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Chateau Branaire Ducru  - 2018 - Duluc de Branaire Ducru  - 750 ml.

Chateau Branaire Ducru - 2018 - Duluc de Branaire Ducru - 750 ml.

SKU: A5824

Varietal Icon Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Country Icon France
Region Icon Bordeaux
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Regular price $45.90 Sale price$39.95 Save $5.95
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DESCRIPTION

Although the actual château is located on the southern border of the appellation, across from Château Beychevelle, the vineyards of the estate are spread throughout Saint-Julien. In total, the vineyards cover 50 hectares (about 120 acres). The majority of plantings are devoted to Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), followed by Merlot (22%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (4%). The vines average 35 years of age and are harvested by hand. The grand vin Château Branaire (often referred to as Château Branaire Ducru) averages about 15,000 cases per year. Branaire uses a novel (for the area) gravity-flow style winery to minimize damage to the grapes as they are processed. The wines go through primary fermentation for about three weeks in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. About 1/3 of the production undergoes malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels. Once fermentation is complete the wines are transferred into oak barrels (50% new oak) for 18–24 months of aging. The estate also produces about 7,000 cases of its second wine, Duluc de Branaire-Ducru.

Wine at a glance

Country Icon France
Region Icon Bordeaux
Size Icon 750 ml.
Varietal Icon Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Winery Icon Chateau Branaire Ducru
Type Icon Red
Vintage Icon 2018


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