Château Branaire-Ducru - Haut-Médoc - Le Haut Médoc de Branaire-Ducru - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

True to the finesse of the cru, the 2018 red Haut-Médoc de Branaire-Ducru showcases the very best of its assets, driven by a full, beautifully mature vintage. Notes of black fruit, cedar and spices combine with elegance in a delicate body, the hallmark of the cru. Smooth and round, framed by delicate tannins, this is a radiant wine.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand, aged in barrels for around 12 months.

Color:

Intense red with ruby-vermilion highlights.

Nose:

Black fruit aromas mixed with spicy and cedar notes.

Palate:

Fine and delicate, with beautifully ripe fruity flavors, this cuvée reveals a radiant, full-bodied juice with fine tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Oven-roasted rib of beef, leg of suckling lamb with thyme, duck aiguillettes with bigarade sauce, venison with pepper sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028.

A standout vintage from Saint-Julien, Château Branaire-Ducru represents the pinnacle of the appellation, marrying finesse with a robust constitution. Its elegance and subtlety captivate us year after year, fostering deep and enduring relationships with the vintage, utterly exclusive. Olivier Poussier, the Best Sommelier in the World, is indeed one of its most ardent admirers!