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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 82/100 · Drink 1980, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

One of the very best St.-Juliens produced in this poor vintage, the 1974 Branaire is now fully mature, and quite good. A complex bouquet of spicy oak, flowers, and ripe black currant fruit has the depth of a much better vintage. Medium bodied, with good fruit, and just a trace of brown at the edge, this is a noteworthy success for the vintage. Drink up! Anticipated maturity: Now-may be in decline. Last tasted, 3/80.

Critic scores

Critic scores
82
82/100

Robert Parker

About the producer

Château Branaire-Ducru - producer
Branaire Ducru

This Fourth Growth estate, just a stone’s throw from the wide expanse of the Gironde estuary, has been revitalised under the stewardship of former banker and businessman Patrick Maroteaux, who purchased the property in 1988.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Quatrième Grand Cru Classé

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