The 2019 Branaire-Ducru is a Bordeaux Blend from the St Julien sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Branaire-Ducru, features a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. It is bottled with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 14%.

The wine has received high praise from multiple reviewers, showcasing its exceptional quality in the 2019 vintage.

James Suckling awarded the wine 95 points, noting its "very clear fruit character of blackcurrants, orange peel and spices" and describing it as full-bodied with “integrated, polished tannins” and “finesse and focus.” He suggests giving it four to five years of bottle age, recommending to "try after 2024" (jamessuckling.com).

Decanter also rated the wine highly with a score of 94, praising its “lifted floral notes combined with dark currant fruit flavour and fine tannins.” The publication describes it as an “elegant Branaire-Ducru” that will appeal to those who prefer a "more subtle style of Bordeaux." Decanter suggests it is suitable for mid-term drinking (Decanter).

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the wine a 95-point score, highlighting its “strong sense of florality” and a mix of "tobacco leaf, red currants, mocha and cassis" on the nose. He describes the palate as “elegant, fresh, soft and polished” with “silky tannins” and a finish filled with “sweet, ripe, elegant, black plums and currants with a touch of cocoa.” Leve considers this a fabulous vintage, drinkable from 2027-2055.

Antonio Galloni from Vinous also rated the wine 95 points, calling it “rich, layered and sumptuous.” He notes that the 2019 Branaire-Ducru impresses with its "density and pure power," although the aromatics are currently a bit closed (Vinous).

Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss awarded the wine a remarkable 96 points, describing it as “richly perfumed” with “bold tannins and dense black fruits.” Voss suggests the wine is suited for long-term aging (Wine Enthusiast).

Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine another 96-point score, highlighting “beautiful blue fruits, tobacco, damp earth, and floral notes.” He praises its “flawlessly balanced” nature and silky tannins, noting that it perfectly showcases the quality of the vintage (jebdunnuck.com).

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate’s William Kelley also gave the wine a 95-point score, describing it as “deep and layered” with “terrific concentration, tangy acids, powdery tannins and a long, saline finish” (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate).

Wine Spectator’s J.M. rated it 94 points, noting its “vivid violet and cassis” and “racy, structured and well-built” nature with a “sanguine echo that lingers at the very end” (Wine Spectator).

Jane Anson, awarding it 94 points, describes it as “one of the more discreet St Juliens” with “tobacco leaf, baked earth, crushed rocks, crayon and mint leaf” against “blueberry and cassis fruits.” Anson suggests it is best put away for another four years (janeanson.com).

In summary, the 2019 Branaire-Ducru is a highly acclaimed Bordeaux Blend, praised for its elegance, finesse, and potential for aging. It is recommended for those who appreciate a nuanced and subtle style of Bordeaux wine.