Château Branaire-Ducru, 4e cru classé Saint-Julien 2008
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux, France 2008
Château Branaire-Ducru, 4e cru classé Saint-Julien 2008 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Saint-Julien, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Cheapest offer £105.00 at Tanners Wines.
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£105.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon prior · Saint-Julien rule
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon prior · Saint-Julien rule
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
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oak
4 / 5
noticeable
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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
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Colour
Red
inferred from Saint-Julien
Origin
Saint-Julien · Bordeaux · France
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
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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
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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
The 2009 is very complex, lush and is opening up well now. It displays black berry aromas on the nose with nicely balanced tannins. Spicy notes add to the enjoyment.
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