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Branaire Ducru 2012

St Julien, Fourth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Deep ruby/purple, with sweet cranberry, mulberry and raspberry/blueberry fruit, this is always a distinctive St.-Julien and the 2012 has managed to avoid any of the hollowness or harsh tannins that can afflict some of the Médocs. It is elegant, well-made and an outstanding effort in this vintage. Drink it over the next 15 or more years.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2030 01 April 2015

The 2012 Branaire Ducru is a seductive effort that is a credit to this chateau, which did not try to over-extract or push the fruit past what it was capable of providing. The result is an elegant, pretty, mid-weight wine with soft, velvety tannin, spicy mulberry and black cherry fruit, hints of spring flowers and loamy soil undertones, medium body and a moderate finish. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.

Score: 88 - 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2025 26 April 2013

Dark crimson. Sweet, fragrant, rather floral nose. Opulent. Not at all typical of the vintage! Round and flattering. Some real energy here but not that true to type, though there are some nice dry appetising tannins on the finish. (17- Points)

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2032 23 April 2013

Light, racy and pure, with red currant and cherry pit notes driving a solid hint of rooibos tea on the finish. The finely beaded acidity keeps this going. Not big, but persistent and showing considerable finesse.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013