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Château Branaire-Ducru

The 2012 Château Branaire-Ducru has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Michael Schuster, Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve on Château Branaire-Ducru - an internationally acclaimed red from Bordeaux.
Château Branaire-Ducru
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Wine Name
Château Branaire-Ducru

Wine Producer
Château Branaire-Ducru

Score
88

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
 Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Petit Verdot
Cabernet Franc

Country
France

Vintage
2008

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Michel Bettane: Firm and precise cedary notes on the nose; middleweight body, elegant tannins; good future, but the wine is lacking in generosity and tension for greatness. I am not sure the harvest was fully ripe 16

Thierry Desseauve: Superior silky tannins, classic style, good balance, tight structure. Wait, wait, wait! 16.5

Michael Schuster: Still closed, lightly minerally nose; well balanced in the firmer style of the year; medium depth, firm in tannin, crisp in acidity—needs at least 5 years in bottle; a bit austere, but give it time. 2016–26 15.5 +

Details

Wine expert Michael Schuster
Michel Bettane
Thierry Desseauve
Tastings year 2012
Region Bordeaux
AppellationAOC
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