Spicy, rich and full of ripe fruit, this wine has great potential. It is structured and dense while bringing out a stylish elegance. Blackberry fruit dominates the tannins to create a wine that has both concentration and fine fruit. Drink from 2022.

Very pure and expressive, featuring lovely violet and cassis aromas and flavors that stream forth, backed by light anise and graphite hints. Maintains a fresh feel through the finish, with light minerality engaging with the fruit. Best from 2019 through 2028. — J.M.

As with the second wine, this 2014 is a little subdued right now. Silky, smooth, balanced, elegant, plenty of classic St-Julien notes and will be delicious with food. I would give 5 to 8 years before really getting going, but the flavours here are well defined, cassis and liquorice. Gently opens in the glass for soft cinnamon spices. 60% new oak. 2% Cabernet Franc makes up the blend.

Medium/full-bodied, classically styled wine packed with juicy, fresh, bright, crisp cassis, cedar and tobacco leaf. The wine is vibrant and fresh on the palate and in the finish. Early days here. Give this until 2024 before pulling a cork. 92 Points Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2014&wine=Chateau%20Branaire-Ducru