2009 Branaire-Ducru, St-Julien
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Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed June 2019The 2009 Branaire-Ducru is another killer wine from this vintage that’s drinking spectacularly well at age 10. Based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it’s still ruby/purple color is followed by a huge nose of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, cedar box, and even a hint of forest floor. Full-bodied, broad, expansive, and layered on the palate, it builds nicely with time in the glass, has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a blockbuster finish. This incredible wine can be enjoyed any time over the coming 2-3 decades or more. Bravo!
Professional Reviews
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Decanter
A nose of inviting chocolate powder and dark fruits - very specifically aromatic, after a few minutes the soft florals and medicinal herbs come into play. Super sleek, but not round to begin with, more direct and focussed, it starts to open up after a few minutes. Tannins are well integrated and this has a vein of salty, spiciness that is persistent and direct, straight through the middle holding everything in its place. Still feels so young and tense - this hasn't hit its stride yet, still coiled but with clear elegance on show. It feels so delicate but in a powerful way. Utterly charming, sticky, sweet, juicy and spicy. A clear 'classic' hit! (GH)
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Wine Enthusiast
Very supple wine, with great richness and density. It is all so complete, a pleasure, powerful yet also with sweet opulent fruits layered with dark tannins. For long-term aging. *Cellar Selection* (RV)
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James Suckling
Lots of black fruits with some bitter chocolate character give this plenty of appeal. However, it’s a seriously tannic wine that still needs time to fully resolve.
Staff Reviews
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Ralph Sands
Ralph Sands
Crisp and elegant. Bright, focused, cranberry-cherry fruit, with nice mouthfeel.
Notes
96 points, Robert Parker - Wine Advocate: "Haut couture becomes a wine! This dense purple wine has the tell-tale notes of flowers and pencil shavings, and its broad aromatics are intense and totally captivating. Powerful, rich, and full, but less tannic than the 2005 and more opulent, this is a dazzling Branaire to drink between 2017-2035." (02/2012)
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Origin | Saint Julien, Bordeaux, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1055046 |
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