Duluc de Branaire-Ducru - St Julien 2015

Duluc de Branaire-Ducru - St Julien 2015

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More than a second label, Duluc de Branaire-Ducru 2014 is a full-fledged wine in the Château Branaire-Ducru wine range, although it comes from the same vines. Indeed, the care and attention given to the vines and winemaking and the skills of the team are the same as those of the Grand Vin. With an important place given to Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, Duluc also has excellent aging potential, justifying its quirky release: more than 3 years after harvest. 

54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc & 2% Petit Verdot. This wine from Chateau Branaire-Ducru produces reveals expressive and delicate fruit scents. The palate is supple and offers certain charm, well-built balance and structure. Enjoy it now and in the next ten years.

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Chateau Branaire-Ducru

On the Left Bank, in the appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Branaire- Ducru's beginnings date as far back as 1680, and its main wine is classified as one of the ten Fourth Growths in the Official Classification of 1855.

Since purchasing Branaire-Ducru in 1988 from the Tapie family, owner Patrick Maroteaux has done extensive work on all aspects of the property, including the introduction of a state-of-the-art, gravity-operated cellar (the first in Bordeaux). He is credited with getting Branaire-Ducru back on track, introducing more depth and concentration to what was already an elegant wine. He was ably assisted by Philippe Dhalluin, who left in 2004 to take over the winemaking duties at Château Mouton Rothschild.

All Maroteaux’ hard work has paid dividends, with Branaire-Ducru now one of the leading Saint-Julien wines. Its 60 hectares are planted in 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, and it is one of the better value, high quality Bordeaux wines on the market.

--------THE GRAPE--------

Bordeaux Red Blend

This is the most famous red blend of them all: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Just like in Bordeaux, where this blend originates from, you will almost always see Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot in the blend, too. Each grape brings its own special element to the overall wine be it acid, tannin, colour or aromatics.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Bordeaux

Bordeaux, like Burgundy, is one of the most important and well-known regions in the wine world. Home to the Claret, a red wine made from the eponymous Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the Sauternes, a golden goddess that is sweet enough to make you silly, and the Bordeaux Blanc; a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon which is more refreshing than you can ever imagine.