2005 Branaire Ducru St Julien

95 pts - Wine Advocate

["As usual, the 2005 Branaire-Ducru is one of the more distinctive wines of St.-Julien. Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux has turned out another classic. While not as opulent or fleshy as the 2003, and it remains to be seen if it will eclipse the 2000, the 200

94 pts - Wine Spectator

94 pts - Vinous

["(66% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot and 4% petit verdot; 3.68 pH; 13.3% alcohol): Bright dark ruby-red with a pale rim. Blackcurrant, red cherry, minerals and sweet aromatic spices on the enticing, exotic nose. Then pure, clean and refined in the mouth,

Producer: Branaire Ducru
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Medoc
Appellation: St Julien
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