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2005 Ch. Branaire-Ducru, St Julien
HoldAll goneVivino community 4.2/5
The 2005 Branaire-Ducru is a vintage tasted many times. It unceasingly offers a ripe bouquet in the context of this Saint-Julien with red berry fruit tinged with cedar and sous-bois. More approachable than its peers, it is an expressive 2005. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well balanced with a stocky, almost burly cedar-infused finish that is less strict than a few years ago. One of the more approachable 2005 Saint-Juliens, nevertheless I remain convinced that it should plateau for many years. Tasted from a bottle from my private cellar.” . Neal Martin, Vinous, March 2020 “Flora
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2022–2040
2022Hold2040
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Vivino community
4.2/5
Vivino
Wine-Searcher aggregate (19 critics)
92/100
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