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2003 Branaire Ducru

Branaire Ducru

92Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

This fully mature, gorgeous 2003 Branaire Ducru possesses silky tannins, lots of cedary, spice box, floral, black cherry, forest floor and velvety leather-like notes, full body, and an opulent, complex yet elegant style. A beauty of complexity, richness and finesse, it should continue to drink well for another 5-6 years. Aug 2014, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 94/100

12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 3 Marketplace	£933.00
6xMags	-	0 Immediate \| 2 Marketplace	£933.00
6L	PR Provenance: Ex Chateau	0 Immediate \| 2 Marketplace	£839.00
5L	PR Provenance: Ex Chateau	0 Immediate \| 5 Marketplace	£682.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 94/100

Opulent aromas of blackberry, olives and toasted oak follow through to a full-bodied palate, with big chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Big and muscular wine. Best after 2009. 15,000 cases made. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2006.

Wine SpectatorScore: 93/100

Dark purple. Relatively neutral nose. Soft and easy – a bit too ripe and too sweet. More refreshment, please – and less sweet oak.www.jancisrobinson.com, 03 Nov 2005

Jancis Robinson MWScore: 15.5/20

About The Producer

The producer

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Julien

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

12.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window