The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Château Branaire Ducru Branaire Ducru 2016 75cl4eme Grand Cru Classé | St. Julien | Bordeaux | FranceSold outSize 75 cl150 cl600 clAll vintages 1949 1961 1976 1981 1985 1988 1989 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2025 Critics scores 96 Wine SpectatorThe core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with alluring ganache, anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout, all in a polished and balanced frame. A very classy red that isn't shy about its power but pushes its purity to the fore. Best from 2024 through 2039. 15,000 cases made. — JM95 James SucklingThe best vintage of this wine since 2009! Effusive, fresh redcurrant and cassis aromas give this St.-Julien terrific drive and energy, the elegant, dry tannins beautifully married to the medium body, right through the long, agile finish. Drink or hold. Producer Château Branaire DucruFound just along the Gironde estuary, Branaire-Ducru is home to some of the greatest soils in the region for winegrowing – gravel. In 1680, Jean-Bapiste Braneyre was the first to discover the incredible potential of this property. The 1855 classification later confirmed the quality of the terroir. Branaire-Ducru and its prestigious neighbors then formed a group of châteaux that are now famous worldwide for their excellent wines. Here, quality is an absolute priority and Branaire-Ducru does everything possible to express the terroir’s intrinsic personality and complexity. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, the wines express their character year in and year out with great regularity, displaying an enormous amount of fruit, freshness, and subtlety. The winemaking team is fully devoted to highlighting these characteristics in every vintage, and Branaire-Ducru is invariably an elegant wine and a quintessential Saint-Julien.