Branaire Ducru 2001
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Bordeaux, France 2001
Branaire Ducru 2001 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Saint-Julien, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Listed at £85.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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£85.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot 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
Medium, savoury reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Saint-Julien
Origin
Saint-Julien · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Saint-Julien
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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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
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
gift
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Château Branaire-Ducru 2001 is a Left Bank Bordeaux blend from the Saint-Julien appellation. This vintage is marked by the cool, wet conditions of the growing season, contributing to a medium-bodied profile. The wine reveals aromas of cassis, earthy notes and hints of cedar and tobacco. The palate showcases a restrained structure with fine tannins that support its development over time.
Other vintages of Branaire Ducru we list
1947£525.001981£62.901985£76.201989£130.001990£115.001995£90.002000£120.002005£95.002008£65.002009£100.002019£33.90
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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