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Tasting Notes

Tasting notes
Score 93-94/100 · James Suckling

This is very structured and tight with chewy polished tannins and blueberry, blackberry. Full and savory. Should develop beautifully. Mar 2016, JamesSuckling.com

Critic Scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

94
93-94/100

James Suckling

92
90-93/100

Wine Spectator

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90 - 93 points
Wine Spectator
Score 90-93/100 · Wine Spectator

Pretty and aromatic, with flavors of kirsch and cherry preserves mixed with tobacco and bay notes. Stays energetic through the relatively sleek finish. Wins on purity. Mar 2016, James Molesworth, www.WineSpectator.com

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Dark ruby. Sweetly gamey on the nose. A little light compared with some but very correct. Quite advanced. But just slightly austere in style. No one could object but I can't imagine many falling madly in love. Stones on the finish. Apr 2016, www.JancisRobinson.com, Drink: 2024-2038

91 points
Tim Atkin MW
Score 91/100 · Tim Atkin MW

This was comparatively backward and closed when I tasted it, still showing a slight angularity that should soften in barrel. The components are there: sturdy Cabernet-based fruit, fresh acidity and good depth. Apr 2016, www.timatkin.com, Drink: 2022-2032

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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