Branaire Ducru Vintage:2021 more in line with how

more in line with how I thought it would turn out from barrel than when I first tasted it from bottle last year

There is a slightly finer mouth feel to the equally large-scaled flavors where the supporting tannins are notably fine-grained that imparts a different texture

(78% tempranillo and 22% cabernet sauvignon

and it's rich and supple despite the underlying tannins

This vintage represents the 20th anniversary of this wine (the first vintage produced was 1992) although this special single-vineyard has been in family hands since 1435 (you read that correctly)

Branaire Ducru Vintage:2021 more in line with howThe 1996 Branaire Ducru is a delightful vintage and represents the pinnacle of that decade. It has an exquisite bouquet that is defined and focused, blackberry, pencil lead, tobacco and a touch of chimney soot after time. The palate is very pure with really fine tannin. There is a sense of panache and class about this 1996, detailed and utterly harmonious with hints of blue fruit towards the Margaux like finish. Classic Branaire Ducru. Tasted at the