2018 Ch. Branaire Ducru IMPERIAL
Saint-Julien
Grand Cru Classe
Frankrig
Bordeaux Rød
6000ml
OWC/1
96 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous march 2021
The 2018 Branaire-Ducru is every bit as captivating as it was en primeur. Ripe, silky tannins give the 2018 a striking air of sensuality that only grows as the wine sits in the glass. Succulent red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint, spice and gravel inflections all open more over time. Even with all of its natural radiance, Branaire remains a model of grace. It is unquestionably one of the under the radar wines of the year.