Branaire Ducru Vintage:2021 There is a slightly finer

There is a slightly finer mouth feel to the equally large-scaled flavors where the supporting tannins are notably fine-grained that imparts a different texture

With 48 hours in the recorked bottle

This is also very ripe but not roasted or jammy though the nose does have a liqueur-like character from the cassis

Ready to go

mainly thanks to the larger contribution of Sémillon at one-third of the blend

Branaire Ducru Vintage:2021 There is a slightly finerThe 1996 Branaire Ducru is a delightful vintage and represents the pinnacle of that decade. It has an exquisite bouquet that is defined and focused, blackberry, pencil lead, tobacco and a touch of chimney soot after time. The palate is very pure with really fine tannin. There is a sense of panache and class about this 1996, detailed and utterly harmonious with hints of blue fruit towards the Margaux like finish. Classic Branaire Ducru. Tasted at the