{"product_id":"chateau-branaire-ducru-2019","title":"Château Branaire-Ducru 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillam Kelly, Robert Parker, April 2022 - 95P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Branaire-Ducru unwinds in the glass with aromas of raspberries, blackcurrants, sweet soil tones and hints of cigar wrapper, rose petals and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's youthfully tightly wound, with terrific concentration, tangy acids, powdery tannins and a long, saline finish. While this is a little reserved out of the gates, its energy and classical proportions will richly reward bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003eBranaire-Ducru occupies 60 hectares of deep gravel soils, in 80 or so different parcels, on the plateau of Beychevelle. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, but plantings of Petit Verdot on good soils are also a particularity of Branaire. When the Maroteaux family purchased the estate in 1988, a new winery followed a few years later; and now, another is under construction, which will almost double the number of fermentation vats, permitting more precise parcel-by-parcel vinification. Winemaking is very classical, and maturation is in around 60% new oak, with three or four traditional rackings. There are no smoke or mirrors at this address, just extremely good, age-worthy Saint-Julien that's always elegant and impeccably balanced. The 2019 vintage has turned out especially well and is worth a special effort to seek out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeil Martin, Vinous, January 2023 - 92P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 Branaire Ducru has a fresh and vibrant bouquet, very well defined with beautifully integrated oak, quite precise graphite-infused black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous opening, gritty in texture, quite edgy and sharp with an almost citrus fresh, tensile finish. Very fine. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-fcyAHI hpPVPA\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru is a prestigious winery located in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region in France. Here are some key details about this esteemed estate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eClassification and History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru is classified as a Fourth Growth (Quatrième Cru) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Branaire-Ducru - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Branaire-Ducru\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate's history dates back to the early 18th century when Jean-Baptiste Braneyre acquired the land. The château itself was built in 1824 by the Du Luc family, who were descendants of Braneyre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"History and terroir – Château Branaire-Ducru – Saint-Julien\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branaire.com\/en\/history-and-terroir\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eOwnership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate changed hands several times over the centuries. In 1988, Patrick Maroteaux and his family purchased Château Branaire-Ducru and initiated significant renovations and improvements. Currently, François-Xavier Maroteaux manages the estate, continuing the family legacy\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"History and terroir – Château Branaire-Ducru – Saint-Julien\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branaire.com\/en\/history-and-terroir\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyard and Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard of Château Branaire-Ducru covers approximately 50-60 hectares (120-150 acres)\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Branaire-Ducru - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Branaire-Ducru\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard is composed of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines have an average age of 35 years and are planted on quaternary gravel soils, which are characteristic of the Saint-Julien appellation\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"History and terroir – Château Branaire-Ducru – Saint-Julien\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branaire.com\/en\/history-and-terroir\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru employs modern winemaking techniques while respecting traditional methods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gravity-flow system is used in the winery to minimize damage to the grapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary fermentation lasts about three weeks in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately one-third of the production undergoes malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is aged in oak barrels (50% new oak) for 18-24 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Branaire-Ducru - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Branaire-Ducru\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate produces two wines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"marker:text-textOff list-decimal pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru (Grand Vin): The flagship wine, producing about 15,000 cases annually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli index=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDuluc de Branaire-Ducru: The second wine, with a production of around 7,000 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Château Branaire-Ducru - Wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Branaire-Ducru\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru wines are known for their elegance, structure, and balance. They typically showcase the classic characteristics of Saint-Julien, with a strong presence of Cabernet Sauvignon providing depth and aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate is committed to environmental sustainability. It has been certified with the Bordeaux Wine Environmental Management System (ISO 14001 standard) since 2020 and has held the \"High Environmental Value\" (HVE) level 3 certification since 2017\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation ml-xs inline\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"History and terroir – Château Branaire-Ducru – Saint-Julien\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branaire.com\/en\/history-and-terroir\/\" data-mce-block=\"true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru continues to be recognized as one of the standout producers in the Saint-Julien appellation, offering wines that represent the quality and style of this prestigious Bordeaux region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Branaire Ducru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50223578153226,"sku":"CEW514","price":550.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/BranaireDucru.webp?v=1730568093","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/chateau-branaire-ducru-2019","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}