The vineyard that produces Branaire-Ducru’s Haut-Médoc is located in the town of Cussac, neighboring Saint-Julien. Technological advancements in the winemaking process—particularly the use of gravity—allow for the production of a wine in the same spirit as those of Saint-Julien: pure fruit, balance, and elegance. A slender and brilliantly refined wine, the palate is smooth and supple, with very fine tannins that are already well integrated.
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Nose
A beautiful complexity of red and black fruits, with lovely precision, accompanied by subtle spicy notes
Palate
Smooth and supple, with very delicate, already well-integrated tannins
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2025
Guard
10 years
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with rabbit terrine, meat lasagna, meat pie, or country-style pâté
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
This estate, located directly across from Château Beychevelle, was completely taken over by the Maroteaux family, who purchased it in 1988. The wine, produced from plots spread throughout the appellation, requires meticulous blending—a task carried out 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 regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
With its Château (Directoire period) and orangery (18th century) featuring clean, simple lines, lovers of neoclassical architecture will be delighted by a visit to this beautiful estate, which rises on the hillside above Beychevelle. Composed of gravel, this terroir is of the highest quality, and its potential for wine production was recognized as early as the late 17th century, when Jean-Baptiste Braneyre purchased the estate. With a 60-hectare vineyard, the estate has been owned by 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:
Located next to Beychevelle, the château was acquired in 1988 by a family-owned group led by Patrick Maroteaux; more than two-thirds of the approximately 50 hectares under cultivation are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and, in addition to Merlot and Cabernet Franc, include a small amount of Petit Verdot. With the help of the technical director at the time, Philippe Dalhuin, the wines have gained in density and consistency, without ever losing their soul. After leaving for Mouton Rothschild in 2003, Philippe Dalhuin was replaced by Jean-Dominique Videau—who has since kept the focus on quality. New oak barrels, in particular, are always used sparingly.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate 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 exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
François-Xavier, son of the late Patrick Maroteaux, now runs this remarkable estate. Branaire-Ducru has quietly risen to the top and is now one of the Médoc’s must-visit estates. In recent years, the château has been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Due to the nature of its terroir, Branaire-Ducru cannot produce a wine as full-bodied as those from the three Léovilles; it offers a different style, characterized by greater finesse and suppleness, while aging admirably. The most recent vintages have reached a remarkable level of quality.
Customer Rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. JULIEN R. Published on January 16, 2022
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