Branaire-Ducru
Saint Julien 2016
International Wines
About the SessionThe International Session includes more than 40 international lots the great majority of them classified Bordeaux, spanning both banks of the Gironde and the sweet wines of Sauternes, alongside a single, singular bottle from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.
LOT 135
Branaire-Ducru
Saint Julien 2016
About this Item
Provenance
Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
"Tasted blind. Intense nose. Very classic. Dry finish but up the street of Englishmen's claret! Didn't hold up well in the glass." - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Feb 2026)
"The core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with alluring ganache, anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout, all in a polished and balanced frame. A very classy red that isn't shy about its power but pushes its purity to the fore." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 96/100 (Mar 2019)
"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." - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Feb 2026)
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