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Château Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2025 - 4ème Grand Cru Classé (Primeurs)
Château Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2025 - 4th Grand Cru Classé (En Primeur)

Château Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien 2025 - 4ème Grand Cru Classé (Primeurs)

Saint-Julien|Red wine

96-97/100

James Suckling

95-96/100

Yves Beck

95/100

Decanter

94-96/100

Vinous

2025 Firsts
Wooden Crates, Pack of 6

“Rich, refined, and well-rounded, it ranks among the estate’s finest recent vintages. A bottle you definitely won’t want to miss! ~ Bettane & Desseauve”

“What finesse and freshness in the bouquet of the 2025 Branaire, with aromas of violets, cinnamon, and blueberries complemented by a hint of graphite. The attack heralds a velvety journey, guided by powerful tannins that lend the wine both vigor and precision, as well as freshness. A savory, harmonious, and persistent wine. A fine achievement. ” (Yves Beck 2026)
Delivery: First half of 2028
Packaging: Plain cardboard box for 1 to 5 bottles purchased; original wooden case for multiples of 6 bottles

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Estate

Château Branaire-Ducru

Vintage

4ème Grand Cru Classé

Vintage

2025

Designation

Saint-Julien

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc

Regions

Quaternary gravelly-siliceous alluvial soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 26–28°C, with maceration lasting about 3 weeks

Livestock Farming

About 18 months in barrels (60% of which are new)

Alcohol content

13%

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Bettane & Desseauve

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 carried out by a highly skilled team. Its consistency is exemplary, as is that of the second wine, Duluc.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

On the nose, aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry leaves, licorice, and wet stones. Smooth and supple, with lovely clarity. A bit tight for now, but with great clarity and purity, featuring notes of blueberries and wet stones. Very pronounced minerality. Succulent and mouth-watering, this wine is generous and approachable, built on a mineral foundation of crushed stone. pH of 3.65. A yield of 33 hl/ha. 6% Petit Verdot rounds out the blend. 2032–2050
Hachette Wine Guide

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.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

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, 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, in particular, is always used sparingly.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 finesse and suppleness, while aging admirably. The most recent vintages have reached a remarkable level of quality.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2026 guide) 94-96/100

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2026 guide) 96-97/100

About the wine:

On the nose, voluptuous aromas of black fruit, cedar, and a hint of tar. A medium-bodied to full-bodied wine with a profile that is both expressive and concentrated, featuring a precise structure and fine, high-quality tannins. Refined and well-balanced.
Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2026 guide) 95-96/100

About the wine:

The bouquet of the 2025 Branaire is full of finesse and freshness, with aromas of violets, cinnamon, and blueberries complemented by a hint of graphite. The attack heralds a velvety palate, guided by powerful tannins that lend the wine both vigor and precision, as well as freshness. A savory, harmonious, and lingering wine. A fine achievement.  2029–2055

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