Duluc de Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2020 - Second vin
92/100
RVF
"It captures the style of its older sibling at a more affordable price: fruitiness, freshness, and elegance!"
“Pure and precise, the nose opens up quickly upon aeration, revealing a lovely array of black and red fruit aromas. The structure, which is slightly tight at first, quickly softens with aeration. It has a lovely body on the palate that unfolds gently and finishes with a beautiful, very persistent aromatic freshness.” (Château Branaire-Ducru 2023)
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Nose
Pure and precise, it opens up quickly when aerated and offers a lovely range of black and red fruit aromas
Palate
The texture, which is slightly dense at first, quickly opens up with aeration. A lovely wine that unfolds gently and finishes with a beautiful, aromatic freshness that lingers for a long time.
Serve
At 15-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with thin slices of duck, flank steak with shallots, Gouda, or Beaufort...
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, has been completely revitalized by the Maroteaux family, who purchased it in 1988. The wine, produced from plots spread throughout the appellation, requires meticulous blending, a task handled 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 Château (Directoire period) and orangery (18th century) featuring clean, simple lines, lovers of Neoclassical architecture will be delighted by a visit to this beautiful complex, which stands on the hillside above Beychevelle. Composed of gravel, this is a prime terroir, whose potential for viticulture was recognized as early as the late 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:
Located next to Beychevelle, the château was purchased 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, the vineyard includes 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. Having left for Mouton Rothschild in 2003, Philippe Dalhuin was replaced by Jean-Dominique Videau—who has since kept the focus on quality. New oak, in particular, is 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
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the 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 admirable 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 plays on a different register, offering more finesse and suppleness, while aging admirably. The latest vintages have reached a remarkable level.
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