Description
This wine is more backward than I would have normally expected, but nevertheless, it is very impressive. The 2010 Branaire-Ducru displays an inky bluish purple color and loads of mulberry, raspberry, black currant, graphite and floral notes in its intense aromatics. Medium to full-bodied , with sensational ripeness, purity, texture and length, the tannins are slightly more prominent than I remember from barrel, but they are sweet and ripe (as opposed to astringent and bitter). This beautiful wine needs 4-6 years of cellaring and should keep 25-30 years.
Producer Patrick Maroteaux continues to fine-tune and turn out a succession of brilliant wines from this chateau, which sits across the famous Medoc Route du Vin from Beychevelle.
- Alcohol %: 14%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: mulberry, raspberry, black currant, graphite, floral, ripe fruit, freshness, dense, brilliant, elegant, outstanding length
- Food Matching: grilled lamb chops, beef tenderloin, duck confit, aged cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
: 70%,
Merlot
: 23%,
Petit Verdot
: 4%,
Cabernet Franc
: 2%,
Tasting note
2010 年的 Chateau Branaire-Ducru 是幾代人持續熱情的結晶。這款來自聖朱利安的四級酒莊葡萄酒擁有深藍紫色的酒體,散發出桑葚、覆盆子、黑加侖、石墨和花香的濃郁香氣。入口後,展現出豐富的香氣和美妙的清新感,成熟的果實濃郁而明亮。單寧濃郁但精緻,帶來出色的餘韻。這款酒體中等至飽滿,成熟度、純淨度、質地和餘韻都非常出色。建議在飲用前醒酒2小時,並與烤羊排、牛里脊、油封鴨和陳年奶酪搭配享用。
The 2010 Chateau Branaire-Ducru is a testament to the continuous passion of several families over generations. This Grand Cru Classé wine from Saint-Julien boasts an inky bluish-purple color and intense aromatics of mulberry, raspberry, black currant, graphite, and floral notes. On the palate, it reveals great aromatic richness and a beautiful freshness, with dense and brilliant ripe fruit. The tannins are impressive yet refined, contributing to an outstanding length. This wine is medium to full-bodied with sensational ripeness, purity, texture, and length. It is recommended to decant for 2 hours before serving and pairs excellently with grilled lamb chops, beef tenderloin, duck confit, and aged cheeses.
Winery
Chateau Branaire-Ducru 是位於波爾多聖朱利安的歷史悠久的酒莊,被認定為四級酒莊。這個酒莊經過幾代人的精心改進,專注於尊重風土並生產具有獨特“酒莊風格”的葡萄酒。釀酒過程包括精細的手工採摘、篩選,並在法國橡木桶中陳釀至少十八個月。
Chateau Branaire-Ducru is a historic estate in Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, recognized as a 4eme Grand Cru Classé. The estate has been refined over generations, with a focus on respecting the terroir and producing wines with a unique 'House Signature'. The winemaking process involves meticulous hand-harvesting, sorting, and aging in French oak barrels for at least eighteen months.