Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 1961 Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien Pack Size 1 x 75cl Case – Duty DP Stock 1 Price £150.00 £150.00 £180.00
Vintage 1961 Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien Pack Size 1 x 75cl Case – Duty DP Stock 1 Price £150.00 £150.00 £180.00

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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 02 Dec 25
The 1961 Branaire-Ducru marks the first time that I have tasted this Saint-Julien in this hallowed vintage. It has a light brick rim, clear in colour. Given its age, the nose is fresh albeit simple compared to its peers, slightly ferrous with rusty iron piping that tinctures the open-knit red fruit, a little timeworn in style. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, nicely balanced with touches of sour cherry intermixed with beef stock. It just dries out a little towards the finish, suggesting bottles should be drunk in the near future. Tasted at the Mature Claret dinner at Moon Bay restaurant in Hong Kong.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2032
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.