Chateau Branaire-Ducru Grand Cru Classe 2018 750ml

96 pts Vinous - The 2018 Branaire-Ducru is fabulous. Bright, lifted and impeccably 
precise, the 2018 is one of the best recent Branaires I can remember tasting. The 2018 is distinguished by its vertical lift, striking aromatic intensity and exceptional balance.

97 pts Wine Spectator - This is well-packed, with blueberry, açaí and blackberry 
fruit flavors and licorice snap and fruitcake notes. Long and refined despite the copious fruit, showing polish and poise through the finish.

Tasting Notes: The nose, which is very expressive, shows a nice complexity of ripe fruit, well balanced by fresher notes. The intensity of the bouquet develops with aeration 
and the oak is well integrated. The first impression on the palate is one of silky roundness with impressive volume, overlaying extremely fi ne tannins. The wine develops slowly and gradually on the palate, following its logical path to a voluptuous mid-palate with beautiful density: always refined – never overpowering. The aromatic complexity, and delicious acidity are omni-present with a lovely long-lasting fruit finish ensuring freshness and lift.

Food Pairing: Grilled lamb chops, beef tenderloin, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto, and dark chocolate desserts like flourless chocolate cake to accentuate its elegant profile. 

ABV: 13.5% / Varieties: 58% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot ,5% petit verdot, 
4% cabernet franc / Origin: Bordeaux - Medoc, France