{"title":"Château Branaire-Ducru","description":"Château Branaire-Ducru is a true highlight for your wine collection. If you\u0026#39;re looking for a wine that perfectly captures the essence of Saint-Julien, you\u0026#39;ve come to the right place. Enjoy delicate aromas of cherries and red bell pepper, rounded off with a gentle hint of vanilla. Whether it\u0026#39;s the robust 2016 vintage with its dense tannin structure or the expressive 2018 with its precise, lingering finish – these red wines will accompany you beautifully through a relaxing evening. Quality you can taste in every glass.","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-branaire-ducru-chateau-branaire-ducru","title":"Château Branaire-Ducru Château Branaire Ducru","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé – elegant, balanced, and with the typical \u0026quot;Bordeaux quality\u0026quot; without being stiff. As a 4th Grand Cru Classé from 1855, it embodies precisely what makes Saint-Julien so special: juicy, ripe fruit, fine structure, and a very harmonious balance between power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a deep, intense ruby ​​red with garnet reflections. The nose is rich but not overpowering: cassis, blackberry, a touch of cherry, accompanied by cedar, tobacco, delicate floral notes, and a light, mineral depth derived from the estate\u0026#39;s gravelly Graves soils. The influence of the oak is noticeable but remains subtle, contributing to finesse rather than harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the palate, Château Branaire-Ducru is dense yet very smooth, with soft but clearly structured tannins and a long, elegant finish. At around 13.5–14.5% ABV, it pairs ideally with grilled beef, lamb, game dishes, or a fine, mature cheese, and is a Bordeaux that you\u0026#39;ll happily forget in the glass – because it simply tastes as good as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Branaire-Ducru","offers":[{"title":"2016","offer_id":52694832251216,"sku":"V31551","price":86.91,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/chateau-branaire-ducru-rotwein.webp?v=1779807177"},{"product_id":"chateau-branaire-ducru-saint-julien","title":"Chateau Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint-Julien in its purest form: the Branaire-Ducru combines the typical elegance of the appellation with a clear signature — structured, mineral, with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru\u003c\/strong\u003e is located directly opposite Beychevelle on the Route des Châteaux in the Médoc. This Fourth Growth (Quatrième Grand Cru Classé 1855) is predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Since its acquisition by the Maroteaux family in the 1980s, the estate has steadily improved in precision—the 2018 vintage earned 94 points from Wine Spectator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the 2018 displays a dark ruby ​​red color. The nose opens with aromas of ripe cherry and red bell pepper, with a hint of graphite underneath. On the palate, the typical Saint-Julien minerality unfolds: a berry-fruited core, velvety tannins, and a vanilla note from the oak barrel aging. The finish is salty and long—precisely the characteristic that distinguishes good Médoc vintages from great ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamb loin with herb crust, entrecôte, mature Comté cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e now until 2032+\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Château Branaire-Ducru","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":52694960406864,"sku":"V04249","price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2021","offer_id":53093139480912,"sku":"V04249-2021","price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_ch_c_ateau_branaire-ducru_saint-julien_1.webp?v=1771238237"},{"product_id":"chateau-branaire-ducru","title":"Chateau Branaire Ducru","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Saint-Julien: minerally underpinned, with the structure typical of Médoc Cabernets of firm tannins and lively acidity — built for aging, but already approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru\u003c\/strong\u003e has been one of the Quatrièmes Grands Crus Classés of Saint-Julien since 1855. The estate lies on deep gravel and limestone soils between Beychevelle and Ducru-Beaucaillou. The blend traditionally consists of Cabernet Sauvignon as the main grape variety, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. It is aged in barriques, a proportion of which is new oak—between 50 and 65%, depending on the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The glass reveals dark blackberry, cassis, and violet, followed by cedarwood, graphite, and a hint of tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, the tannins are present but fine-grained. Long, spicy finish with a mineral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamb loin with herb crust, aged Comté cheese, duck breast with black cherry sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e now until 2032+, also drinkable young with decanting time\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Château Branaire-Ducru","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52985108758864,"sku":"VJ0477-2021","price":62.81,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/65141521_2207_ohneJg.png?v=1778244297"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/chateau-branaire-ducru.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}