Haut-Médoc de Branaire Ducru - Haut-Médoc 2020
Le Haut-Médoc de Branaire-Ducru’s vineyard is situated in Cussac village, near Saint-Julien. The 2.9 Hectares are situated on a fine gravel plateau. The vineyard is planted with the traditional density of 10 000 vine plants per Hectare.The harvest is completely handmade. Grapes are vinified with the same attention as grapes coming from Saint-Julien Appellation.Modern facilities, and in particular the gravity fill vats store, allow to make a wine with the same spirit than Branaire Ducru and Duluc: purity of the fruit, perfect balance and elegance.Following the tradition of the Grands Crus, le Haut-Médoc de Branaire-Ducru is aged around 12 months in barrels.
Le Haut-Médoc de Branaire-Ducru is a fine example of what the truly exceptional 2020 vintage has achieved: a wine with a complex but fresh fruitiness on the nose, enhanced by sweet spices brought out by discreet barrel ageing.
The palate is very supple and dense but articulated by tannins of particular refinement.
The finish is elegantly classic, with velvety tannins and great fresh length.
The wine is approachable from today and will give pleasure for the next 10 years.