20-22 from Branaire-Ducru tasted

2021 Duluc de Branaire-Ducru

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, dark fruits, liquorice, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise, dark fruits, spices, liquorice, good length. 89

 

2020 Duluc de Branaire-Ducru

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, anise, dark fruits, liquorice, fruit forward nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, blackberries, nuanced, detailed, elegant, lovely balance. I don't taste Duluc that often, but I think this is the best i have tasted. 92

 

2022 Château Branaire-Ducru

Ruby. Scented, bright, floral, deep, intense, very percise nose, detailed, bright, nuanced, beautiful nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, juicy, detailed, layered, long. Intense. On the rich side, fairly opulent. 96

 

2021 Château Branaire-Ducru

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, dark fruits, blueberries, some spices, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, juicy, red fruits, elegant and nuanced, if a bit lighter, long. 92

 

2020 Château Branaire-Ducru

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, dark fruits, nuanced, fruit forward, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nuanced, juicy, detailed, elegant texture, smooth, fruit forward, long finish. Wonderful Branaire. 95