Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2016 Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien Pack Size 6 x 1.5L Case OWC Duty IB Stock 1 Price £495.00 £532.21 £638.65

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Tasting Notes

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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 08 Dec 22
The 2016 Branaire-Ducru is deep garnet colored. It jumps with notes of ripe, juicy blackberries and blackcurrants, followed by hints of lilacs and kirsch plus a touch of underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is laden with juicy black fruits, supported by soft tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with a mineral lift.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2036
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 11 Aug 22
The 2016 Branaire-Ducru is a real classic, and in the fullness of time, it will likely rival or even surpass the more charming, demonstrative 2019. Unwinding in the glass with deep aromas of dark berries, cassis, loamy soil, pencil shavings and cigar smoke, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a taut, structured profile and a long, penetrating finish. The only missing ingredient here is time.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2060
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Vinous Neal Martin - 16 Apr 26
The 2016 Branaire-Ducru offers melted red berry fruit on the nose, touches of singed leather and undergrowth, understated but focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, fresh with vivacious red fruit, lightly spiced, with a dash of black pepper towards the finish. Very classic in style and drinking perfectly now. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2044
16.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 23 Jan 20
Tasted blind. Tobacco-leaf nose and a bit savoury and scrawny on the end. Correct and a little warm, with prominent acidity. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2039
Saint-Julien Fine Wine

Saint-Julien

Saint-Julien, a prestigious Bordeaux appellation in the Médoc, is famed for its balanced red wines, blending the power of Pauillac with the elegance of Margaux. Typically made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, these wines offer rich fruit flavours, refined tannins, and vibrant acidity. Known for their finesse, complexity, and long ageing potential, top producers include Château Léoville-Las Cases, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, and Château Gruaud-Larose. Saint-Julien wines are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.