Tasting Notes
Will Gardener 93-95/100
Dark brooding colour. Complex aromatic cocktail here with milk chocolate, Peach Melba, purity of berry fruit and fine freshness. Again this is so sexy on the palate, lots of tension on the back, it broadens out with freshness kicking back in, leaving a medium plus body and very nice length. Dusty. Excellent result here, up there with the best vintages produced.
Vinous 96
The 2022 Branaire Ducru was harvested from 12-24 September at 34.5hL/ha, the blend representative of their vineyard plantings. This feels refined and focused on the nose with plush red berry fruit, dried rose petals and orange rind scents. Classic Branaire. The palate is fresh on the entry with pliant tannins. It’s very well structured to the degree that it conveys a sense of symmetry. Lightly spiced toward the finish with notes of graphite lingering on the aftertaste, this represents an excellent Branaire Ducru that will age over many years and will surely appeal to those seeking more classical Saint-Julien. Tasted three times and was more impressive each time. Branaire-Ducru continues its upward trajectory under proprietor Francois-Xavier Maroteaux. 14.3% alcohol.
Anticipated maturity: 2030-2065
