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Chateau Branaire-Ducru2010

RED WINE

PUBLIC
April 2025
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Chateau Branaire-Ducru label
  • Producer Chateau Branaire-Ducru
  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Saint-Julien
  • UPC 0 15643 42427 4

Reviews

James Suckling 94

A layered young red with lots of black olives and berries on the nose. Full body, with velvety and chewy tannins. It all comes together at the end with a lovely sweet fruit.

by JS, James Suckling , 2013

Vinous Media 95

The 2010 Branaire-Ducru has a lovely melange of red and black fruit, hints of dried blood and autumn leaves suggesting that this is moving into its secondary phase. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, good body and a fresh marine-tinged finish that is an absolute joy. There is an abiding symmetry about this wine and it is in for the long-haul.

by NM, Vinous Media , 2020

Wine Advocate 89

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Branaire-Ducru starts off just a little bit tired, with roasted nut, balsamic and stewed plum notions giving way to hints of dusty soil, sautéed herbs and dried mulberries. Full-bodied, the palate has a good amount of dried berry flavors with a chewy texture and stewed tea notes on the finish.

by LPB, Wine Advocate , 2020

Wine Enthusiast 95

This rich, full wine shows the chateau to be at the top of its form. It's finely balanced, pushing both its fruit and acidity, with the tannins taking the supporting role. With its power leashed, this shows the stylish side of Saint-Julien, although it will certainly age for many years.

by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2013

Wine Spectator 94

Very polished and stylish, with a velvety feel to the layers of crushed plum, currant and blackberry, while bittersweet cocoa and black licorice glide in on the gorgeous, black tea-infused finish. Features a lovely allure rather than raw power, making this possibly the prettiest St.-Julien of the vintage. There's plenty in the tank for cellaring as well. Best from 2014 through 2030.

by JM, Wine Spectator , 2013

Technical Details

Tasting notes

On the palate the 2010 vintage shows a great aromatic richness and a beautiful freshness.
The ripe fruit is dense and brilliant. The freshness is omnipresent. In the mouth the concentration of the tannins is impressive, but the elegance is refined. This wine has an outstanding length.
2010 will definitely compete with the 2009 vintage.
To us, it should be the leader of the very high quality 2005, 2003 and 2000 vintages.

Vintage

Ideal weather conditions allowed the production of a high quality 2010 vintage – in the same spirit as 2009. The budburst is relatively late because of the temperatures that are cooler than average in the springtime. As far as temperature is concerned, 2010 is very close to 2009. The summer is warm but not scorching. The hydric stress is early and well settled as the grape closes. It predicts a high concentration of the berries. Despite a noticeable drought, the cool nights allow them vines to recover the humidity that is essential for the photosynthesis.