1976 Branaire Ducru
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This Branaire has been fully mature and delicious to drink since its release in 1979. Medium ruby, with some browning at the edge, the 1976 Branaire has a full-blown, captivating bouquet of spicy oak, ripe fruit, caramel, and toffee scents. In the mouth, the wine is soft, silky, and admirably concentrated for a 1976. It has a round and generous finish. Despite low acidity and overall fragility, the wine continues to drink beautifully. However, don't push your luck. Drink up. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 12/89.
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This Branaire has been fully mature and delicious to drink since its release in 1979. Medium ruby, with some browning at the edge, the 1976 Branaire has a full-blown, captivating bouquet of spicy oak, ripe fruit, caramel, and toffee scents. In the mouth, the wine is soft, silky, and admirably concentrated for a 1976. It has a round and generous finish. Despite low acidity and overall fragility, the wine continues to drink beautifully. However, don't push your luck. Drink up. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 12/89. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
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.