| NAME |
BRANAIRE DUCRU (Château) |
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| PROPRIETOR |
Patrick Maroteau
(acquired in 1988) |
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| APPELLATION |
St-Julien, 4th Grand Cru Classé |
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| VINEYARD |
50 hectares (122 acres). The chateau is situated just in front of the gates of Ch. Beychevelle on the southern tip of the Saint Julien appellation. |
| VARIETALS |
70% Cabernet Sauvignon
22% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc
3% Petit Verdot
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| PRODUCTION |
15000 cs (Grand Vin)
2nd wine: Ch. Duluc (7000 cs) |
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| STYLE |
Delightful in its balance between density and the inimitable Saint Julien charm. |
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| MARKET NOTE |
Managed by the affable Patrick Maroteaux who diligently presided over the Union des Grands Crus through 2004.
Branaire, like Lagrange, are two estates who have made significant qualitative jumps since their respective acquisitions. However, their brand notoriety are just under those of the appellation's two thoroughbreds, Talbot and Beychevelle. |
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High Resolution
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