The vineyard that produces Branaire-Ducru's Haut-Médoc is located in the commune of Cussac, neighboring Saint-Julien. Technological advances in the vat room, particularly gravity, allow for the production of a wine in the same spirit as that of Saint-Julien: purity of fruit, balance, and elegance. A slender and brilliantly slender wine, the palate is mellow and supple, with very fine and already well-integrated tannins. This wine is a true example of the elegance and finesse of the Haut-Médoc. The 2009 vintage is a beautiful, elegant, and refined wine. It is very well-balanced, with a beautiful color and a beautiful bouquet. A slender and brilliantly slender wine, the palate is mellow and supple, with very fine and already well-integrated tannins.
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Nose
A beautiful complexity of red and black fruits, with lovely precision, accompanied by subtle spicy notes.
Mouth
Mellow, supple, with very fine, already well-integrated tannins.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2025
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with rabbit terrine, meat lasagna, meat pie, or country pâté.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
This vineyard, located just opposite Château Beychevelle, was completely taken over by the Maroteaux family, who bought it in 1988. The wine, produced from plots spread across the entire appellation, requires rigorous blending, which is achieved by a highly skilled team. Its consistency is exemplary, as is that of the second wine, Duluc.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
With its sleek lines, the château (Directoire period) and orangery (18th century) will delight lovers of neoclassical architecture. This beautiful complex stands on the hillside above Beychevelle. Composed of gravel, this is a terroir of choice, whose viticultural interest was recognized as early as the end of the 17th century, when Jean-Baptiste Braneyre purchased the estate. With a 60-hectare vineyard, the estate has belonged to the Maroteaux family since 1988, who have made significant investments to restore the property to its former glory.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-star rated estate (Very high quality production)
About the estate:
Neighboring Beychevelle, the château was purchased in 1988 by a family group led by Patrick Maroteaux. More than two-thirds of the fifty hectares under cultivation are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, and in addition to Merlot and Cabernet Franc, there is also a small amount of Petit Verdot. With the help of the technical director at the time, Philippe Dalhuin, the wines gained in density and consistency, without ever losing their soul. Philippe Dalhuin left for Mouton Rothschild in 2003 and was replaced by Jean-Dominique Videau, who has since maintained the focus on quality. New oak, in particular, is always used with restraint.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
François-Xavier, son of the late Patrick Maroteaux, now runs this admirable estate. Branaire-Ducru has quietly risen to the top and is now one of the Médoc's must-see properties. In recent years, the château has benefited from state-of-the-art technical equipment. Due to the nature of its terroir, Branaire-Ducru cannot produce wines as full-bodied as those produced by the three Léovilles; it plays on a different register, with more finesse and suppleness, while aging admirably. The latest vintages have reached a remarkable level.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. JULIEN R. Published on 01/16/2022
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