Château BRANAIRE-DUCRU
4ème grand cru classé

Since its purchase by Mr. Maroteaux, Branaire-Ducru has made rapid progress, as did the construction of the new winery, which allows it to work only by gravity, without a pump that could "chew" the wines. Branaire-Ducru is the leader of the appellation's 3-4ème crus classés (Lagrange, Talbot, Beychevelle, Saint-Pierre) and certainly the finest of them.

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J-M Quarin : 96/100 “Extremely delicate on the palate, with a light yet dense texture, the wine develops length and opens up on the mid-palate, whilst subtly showcasing its fine-grained tannins.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “A Saint-Julien of great finesse, where elegance reigns supreme. With notes of red fruit, the wine offers a supple, lingering and delicious palate. The savoury finish reinforces the wine’s approachable and refined character.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Branaire-Ducru is a powerful wine with a darker fruit profile than most years. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, cloves and licorice open first. Floral overtones and brisk acids reappear to perk up the close. A clean, vibrant finish rounds things out in style. This is such a gorgeous and expressive wine. The 2025 is quite simply a fabulous Branaire."

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Rich, refined and well-rounded, it ranks among the estate’s finest recent vintages. A bottle not to be missed.”

Vinous (N.Martin) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Branaire-Ducru [...] has a flattering bouquet with black plum and strawberry fruit, and a noticeable though agreeable powdered chocolate/mocha note at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins, a fine bead of acidity, and hints of mocha and mint merging with black fruit. The finish is quite linear and understated, keeping within the style of the château. Very classy, this will give a lot of pleasure without too much cellaring. 13.2% alcohol."