Château Branaire Ducru
On the Left Bank by the Gironde in Saint‑Julien, Château Branaire‑Ducru is a Quatrième Grand Cru Classé of 1855 whose modern chapter began when Patrick Maroteaux acquired the estate in 1988. Across roughly 50 hectares, deep gravel with clay components sets the pace—classic Médoc ground for a finely etched Cabernet signature.
The approach is unapologetically parcel‑driven: separate vinifications, temperature‑controlled fermentations and barrel élevage calibrated to build structure without masking vintage freshness. Cabernet Sauvignon anchors the blend, with Merlot and touches of Petit Verdot adding contour, while final assemblage aims for balance and persistence.
The result is Saint‑Julien in its poised register: linear, refined and built for longevity, proving that classification only matters when the work behind it is rigorous.Château Branaire Ducru
On the Left Bank by the Gironde in Saint‑Julien, Château Branaire‑Ducru is a Quatrième Grand Cru Classé of 1855 whose modern chapter began when Patrick Maroteaux acquired the estate in 1988. Across roughly 50 hectares, deep gravel with clay components sets the pace—classic Médoc ground for a finely etched Cabernet signature.
The approach is unapologetically parcel‑driven: separate vinifications, temperature‑controlled fermentations and barrel élevage calibrated to build structure without masking vintage freshness. Cabernet Sauvignon anchors the blend, with Merlot and touches of Petit Verdot adding contour, while final assemblage aims for balance and persistence.
The result is Saint‑Julien in its poised register: linear, refined and built for longevity, proving that classification only matters when the work behind it is rigorous.
