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Branaire Ducru 2011
St Julien, Fourth Growth
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The 2011 is a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc that was picked between 14th and 29th September at just 37hl/ha. It has a straightforward bouquet of light fresh red berry fruit laced with orange rind and graphite, focused but not powerful. After five minutes there is a brine or fish scale note. The palate has a chalky entry with crisp acidity, just a little hardness in the mouth but the finish is softer. There are notes of blackberry, pain grille and graphite with a dry, crisp finish. Fine. Tasted April 2012. Score: 88 - 90 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012 |
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72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Gentle, ripe Cassis and dark fruits on the nose. Good solid structure with concentrated fruits throughout.Vibrant and lively thriughout with a smotth and persistant finish. Score: 91 - 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2027 27 April 2012 |
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Very good depth of Cabernet-cassis fruit, good middle sweetness and firm natural tannins. Will show very well. Score: 16 - 17 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2028 16 April 2012 |
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Deep black cherry colour. Perfumed with cassis, vanilla and spice with a slight green note. More dry and savoury on the palate but there's a cool freshness and balance that leaves the mouth fresh. (JH) Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2025 16 April 2012 |
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A very elegant style, with a violet frame to the supple red currant, blueberry and black cherry fruit flavors that mingle with high-toned spice on the finish. Offers fine-grained structure. Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012 |
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A very pretty red with flowers, blackberries, and blueberries. Full and silky with racy tannins and a long finish. Some hints of cocoa and pleasant bitterness. Well structured. Score: 92 - 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012 |
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