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Branaire Ducru 1981

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 1981

Branaire Ducru 1981 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Cheapest offer £62.90 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon prior · merchant: full-bodied
tannin
5 / 5
very firm
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
merchant feed
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
steaklambvenisoncheese boardbraised beef
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

Château Beychevelle is a Fourth Growth wine estate situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux. Its Grand Vin, made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, is celebrated for its harmonious potency, velvety texture, and opulent richness, with top vintages displaying excellent aging potential. The 1981 vintage in Bordeaux was challenging due to a combination of weather conditions, but properties such as Château Beychevelle managed to produce balanced and long-lived wines.

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