• Château Branaire-Ducru Château Branaire-Ducru 2016
  • Château Branaire-Ducru Château Branaire-Ducru 2016
  • Château Branaire-Ducru Château Branaire-Ducru 2016
  • Château Branaire-Ducru Château Branaire-Ducru 2016
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Château Branaire-Ducru Château Branaire-Ducru 2016

Chateau Branaire-Ducru

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    Château Branaire-Ducru 2016 brings the classic elegance of Saint-Julien to the glass. As a Quatrième Grand Cru Classé, the Château belongs to the famous 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Its vineyards are situated on the gravelly soils of the Médoc, which allow Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen with particular precision and structure. The 2016 vintage is considered exceptionally successful in the Médoc: sunny ripeness combines with freshness and clear contours.

    On the nose, the red wine displays blackcurrant, dark cherry, and blackberry, accompanied by violets, cedarwood, and a fine mineral note. On the palate, it feels concentrated but not heavy. Juicy fruit, well-integrated tannins, and a lively acidity give it tension. Hints of cassis, graphite, and spices lead into a long, precise finish. It is precisely this combination of power and finesse that makes the 2016 a characterful choice for lovers of classic Bordeaux wines.

    The Château Branaire-Ducru 2016 will reach its optimal drinking window roughly between 2024 and 2045. Feel free to open it an hour before serving and enjoy it at approximately 16 to 18 °C. It pairs particularly well with entrecôte, rack of lamb, or braised beef cheeks. It also shows its elegant, spicy side when served with aged hard cheeses.

     
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    General info

    Wine-type Red wine
    Type of grape Cuvée
    Size (ml) 750ml
    Country of origin France (Bordeaux)
    Alcohol (Vol %) 13.5
    Allergens Contains sulfites

    Condition information

    Level In Neck
    Condition (Label) No visible defects
    Condition (Backlabel) No visible defects
    Condition (Capsule) No visible defects
    Condition (Cork) No visible defects
    Packaging Loose

    Other information

    Sales Restriction No sale to minors
    Responsible food business operator Chateau Branaire-Ducru
    Chemin de Bourdieu 1
    33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
    France
    The product image shown here may be exemplary, but in any case shows the worst possible condition.
    Shipping information

    Unless otherwise specified, we ship our wines via UPS. Standard delivery time is approximately 5–8 business days within Germany and approximately 5–10 business days within the EU.

    For logistical reasons, we ship once a week, on Tuesdays.

    We pack the wines in UPS-certified shipping cartons in accordance with UPS packaging guidelines.

    Please note that in the event of extreme temperatures that could compromise wine quality, we will only ship the wines at your express request; otherwise, we will store your purchased wines free of charge until safe shipping is possible.
    Returns & Revocation

    Of course, we accept returns within the scope of legal regulations. Provided the goods are in exactly the same condition as purchased, we will refund the full purchase price, excluding shipping costs, if returned within 14 days of receipt.

    You must organize the return shipment yourself and also cover the return shipping costs and adequate shipping insurance.

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    The Region

    Bordeaux

     
    The Domaine

    Chateau Branaire-Ducru

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