{"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\/products\/chateau-branaire-ducru","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}