2022 Branaire-Ducru Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JL 98 DC 97 JS 97 JD 97 WA 97 VN 97 JA 96 TWI 96
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2023

(96-98 points) Deep in color, the wine displays its bouquet of flowers before getting to all of its dark, red fruits, spice, mocha, nutmeg, vanilla, and black cherries. While the aromatics are enticing, it is on the...
DC 97

Decanter, April 2023

One of the standouts of the vintage that impressed equally on three different occasions. Fragrant and expressive on the nose, lovely scents and dark fruits. Smooth and crisp, silky but concentrated, such precision and...
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, April 2023

(JS 96-97 points) The fine and intense tannins are very impressive because they fold beautifully into the wine, with blackcurrants, black cherries, hints of chocolate and hazelnuts. It's full-bodied with tight and...
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, May 2023

(95-97 points) An absolute gem of a Saint-Julien, the 2022 Château Branaire-Ducru clocks in as 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Pure cassis, black raspberries, spicy...
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023

(WA 95-97 points) A brilliant wine that's the finest young vintage I've tasted at this Saint-Julien estate, the 2022 Branaire-Ducru wafts from the glass with aromas of violets, blackberries, sweet cassis, licorice and...
VN 97

Vinous, May 2023

(VN 95-97 points) The 2022 Branaire Ducru was harvested from 12-24 September at 34.5hL/ha, the blend representative of their vineyard plantings. This feels refined and focused on the nose with plush red berry fruit...
JA 96

janeanson.com, April 2023

This is an estate that can be so understated as to almost miss its complexity, but this vintage, with its excess and exuberance, does a wonderful job of drawing it out. The concentration is impressive, but there you'll...
TWI 96

The Wine Independent, May 2023

(94 - 96 points) The 2022 Branaire-Ducru is made from 60.5% CS, 31.5% Merlot, 5.5% Cabernet Franc, and 2.5% Petit Verdot with a yield of 34.5 hl/ha. Deep garnet-purple in color, it gallops out of the glass with energetic...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Julien
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2022 Branaire-Ducru is a remarkable Bordeaux blend that epitomizes the excellence of the Saint-Julien estate. With a deep, rich red color and a captivating image that showcases its allure, this wine is a true masterpiece.

Upon opening the bottle, one is immediately greeted by the enchanting aromas that waft from the glass. Notes of violets, blackberries, sweet cassis, licorice, and pencil shavings dance together, creating a symphony of scents that is both enticing and alluring.

On the palate, this wine truly shines. Medium to full-bodied, it offers a layered and multidimensional experience that is nothing short of extraordinary. The succulent and sapid flavors fill the mouth, while supple tannins provide a velvety texture. The wine concludes with a long, mouthwatering finish that leaves a lasting impression.

Crafted from a blend of 60.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31.5% Merlot, 5.5% Cabernet Franc, and 2.5% Petit Verdot, this wine showcases the exceptional quality of the vintage. The new gravity-flow winery has allowed for a more gentle handling of the fruit, resulting in a wine that is both precise and elegant.

Renowned wine critics have showered this wine with accolades. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awards it an impressive 97 points, praising its brilliance and declaring it the finest young vintage from Branaire-Ducru. James Suckling also awards it 97 points, highlighting the fine and intense tannins and the tight and focused fruit.

Jeff Leve gives it a score of 98 points, describing its silky textures, creaminess, and concentration as the best ever produced by Branaire-Ducru. Jeb Dunnuck awards it 97 points, calling it an absolute gem with terrific tannins and a sense of freshness.

Jane Anson is equally impressed, awarding it 96 points and praising its concentration, softness, and balance. Vinous gives it a score of 97 points, commending its refinement, freshness, and symmetry. Decanter also awards it 97 points, describing it as one of the standout wines of the vintage with exceptional quality and drinkability.

In conclusion, the 2022 Branaire-Ducru is a wine that demands attention. With its captivating image, enchanting aromas, and extraordinary palate, it is a true masterpiece. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, this wine is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.