Branaire Ducru 2008
Branaire Ducru 2008 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Saint-Julien, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £65.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Château Branaire Ducru 2008 is a full-bodied red wine produced by the Fourth Growth of Château Branaire Ducru in the St-Julien appellation of Bordeaux. A standout producer in the St-Julien appellation, Branaire Ducru is run by François-Xavier Maroteaux, with winemaker Jean-Dominique Videau in charge in the cellar. "A stunning success for the vintage, this enticing St.-Julien reveals notes of lead pencil shavings, sweet raspberries and black currants and a subtle touch of oak. Elegant, restrained yet authoritative and impressively intense, it is a medium to full-bodied, lightly tannic effort will be even better with 1-2 years of bottle age and will keep for 15-20 years." Wine Advocate, 2011