2018 Château Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien 4ème Cru Classé

An elegant and classic Bordeaux from Saint-Julien, classified as 4ème Cru Classé in the 1855 classification. The wine is based mainly on Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, in a classic Médoc style with structure, freshness and depth. Château Branaire-Ducru is known for elegance and precision rather than excessive power. Saint-Julien produces Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux with structure, dark fruit and ageing potential. It shows blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and fine spice, with an elegant, well-structured palate, silky tannins and a long, refined finish.