90POINTS
16½/20
Château Branaire-Ducru 2011
St. Julien, Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, FranceSpicy, cassis, floral, black olive, tobacco, olive, light barnyard, leather and smoky licorice aromas with a bit of blackberry jam. Dry, light, thin, somewhat astringent and tart palate. Cassis, spicy, floral, coffee, smoky vanilla, weedy flavours. Solid effort with some good delicacy and finesse. Drink in 2-5 years. Good value in the scheme of Bordeaux pricing.Tasted: 03 October 2014Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $95.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - MerlotCSPC: 300194UPC: 714153153819