Ht Branaire Ducru Haut Medoc 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ht Branaire Ducru
Label Name:
 
Haut Medoc
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews for Branaire-Ducru 2016: Wine Spectator ~96, Wine Advocate 92-94, Vinous 93+, Jancis Robinson 17/20; Haut-Médoc de Branaire-Ducru praised by merchants for excellent quality/value (2016)

Tasting Note
Red and black currant, plum, pencil lead, tobacco and cedar with violet florals; firm, polished tannins, earthy minerality and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese char siu, braised beef short ribs.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: temperature-controlled tank fermentation, extended maceration, malolactic fermentation, then aged ~12–18 months in French oak (c.40–60% new).

Vineyard Info
Produced by the team of Château Branaire-Ducru (4th Growth, St-Julien). Grapes come from estate parcels including Haut-Médoc holdings; estate modernized under Patrick Maroteaux since 1988.