Branaire Ducru - Saint-Julien 2002

WeinWisser

16 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2010

Dunkles Granat, deutlicher erster Reiferand. Erdig-süsses Bouquet, gekochte Chanterelles, dominikanischer Tabak, die Frucht ist abgeklungen, die Terroirnoten drängen sich vor. Am Gaumen fein, angenehme Tannine, seine Leichtigkeit hat Charme, dezent kapselig im Finale. Bereitet jetzt und in den kommenden 10 Jahren viel Spass. trinken –2019

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/11/2009

Tasted blind at Farr’s 2002 Bordeaux tasting. An intriguing bouquet: black brambly fruit, dried blood, underbrush and a touch of soy (that has been noted in previously bottles.) Part of me wants to say it is faulty, but it has character. The palate is full-bodied, ripe, good fruit intensity, leathery and animally. Not dissimilar to the style of Gruaud-Larose. Perhaps there is a touch of brett here, but good length and persistency. Difficult to see where this will go. Tasted October 2009.

Jancis Robinson

16.50 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe10/13/2009

Rich chestnuts on the nose. Unusual. A little bit tarty but lots of impact! Drink 2010-18

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/29/2005

The successful 2002 exhibits a beautiful, dense ruby/purple color, a lovely concoction of raspberries, cassis, flowers and licorice in the fragrant aromatics, medium to full body, surprising opulence for a 2002, and soft and supple tannin. A beauty, it is ideal for drinking now and over the next 15+ years.

Wine Spectator

88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2005

Aromas of blackberries and licorice follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with a good core of fruit and tannins. Smoky oak on the finish. Very nice indeed. Best after 2008. 12,500 cases made.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe10/31/2003

A precise, impressively endowed yet irrefutably elegant St.-Julien, Branaire’s 2002 boasts a saturated ruby/purple color in addition to a beautiful bouquet of flowers intertwined with creme de cassis, cranberries, and notions of raspberries, mocha, and chocolate. It possesses serious depth, medium to full body, and moderately high, but well-integrated tannin. Cellar this beauty for 3-4 years and consume it over the following 15-18.