Chateau Branaire Ducru 2016 (周伯通酒莊)
Country 國家
France 法國
Region 地區
Bordeaux
Sub-region 分地區
St Julien
Producer 酒莊
Chateau Branaire Ducru
Tasting Notes 酒評
The 2016 Branaire-Ducru is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc picked from 28 September until 19 October at 50 hectoliters per hectare, one of the longest harvest periods at the estate. The nose is quite intense with black fruit infused with pencil shaving and a touch of tobacco, unashamedly classic in style, a little distant compared to some other Saint Juliens but undeniably well defined and full of character. The palate is structured and masculine, exerting a firm grip in the mouth, spicier than its peers with cracked black pepper complementing the black fruit, tobacco and smoke towards the structured finish. There is great length here, very persistent in the mouth, a little "rougher" in texture than others, but that will be smoothed out during élevage and in bottle. Give this Branaire-Ducru five or six years in bottle because it has great potential, one of the best produced at the estate in recent years. (NB This sample was taken from a new barrel, though the final blend will be 60%.) Drink 2023 - 2050.
Score: 92/94, Neal Martin,
Wine Advocate (230), April 2017
This is clearly the best wine I have tasted from Branaire-Ducru. Exquisite depth and richness are on offer, yet this is always framed and focused. Layers of fruit and tannins. So deep and long. Incredible quality.
Score: 95/96, James Suckling,
JamesSuckling.com, March 2017
Size 容量
750 ml
Ratings 評分
RP 94 JS 96