Château Branaire-Ducru 2020
Château Branaire-Ducru, located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, is a distinguished winery with a rich history dating back to the 17th century. Recognized as a Fourth Growth in the 1855 classification, the estate is known for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Branaire-Ducru primarily produces elegant blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, showcasing the unique terroir of the region. The winery emphasizes sustainable practices and meticulous vineyard management, resulting in wines celebrated for their balance, depth, and aging potential. Visitors can explore the estate's beautiful grounds and enjoy tastings that highlight its heritage and artistry.
At Château Branaire-Ducru, the 2020 vintage began with a notably mild and rainy winter, fostering soil regeneration and replenishing water reserves. These favorable climatic conditions led to early vine budding. Spring continued the trend with mild temperatures and several rainy spells. Flowering occurred during a brief hot and dry period in mid-May. As summer began, the weather turned dry again, with gradually rising temperatures. By early September, the combination of low rainfall and high temperatures enabled the berries to achieve perfect ripeness.
Rating: William Kelley 94 point: “The 2020 Branaire-Ducru will require more patience than the supple, sensual 2019, but it is another strong effort for this overperforming estate. Wafting from the glass with aromas of crème de cassis, plums, pencil shavings, petals, burning embers and discreet hints of new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a concentrated core of vibrant fruit and fine but youthfully firm tannins that assert themselves on the gently chewy finish. 2027 – 2055” – Tasted on Apr 2023 by William Kelley
Appearance: The 2020 Château Branaire-Ducru reveals itself to be a deeply coloured wine.
Nose: The aromatic bouquet is both pure and expressive, featuring a range of very ripe fruits with remarkable finesse, complemented by subtle spicy hints and fresher notes, resulting in a beautifully balanced wine.
Palate: The 2020 Château Branaire-Ducru presents a wonderfully rounded attack, gradually revealing a pleasing fleshiness. This style showcases the finesse and density of particularly elegant tannins. The length of the aromas on the palate is truly remarkable.
Brand: Château Branaire-Ducru
Region: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Size : 750 ml
拉贊-杜克 Château Branaire-Ducru 酒莊位於法國波爾多的聖朱利安（Saint-Julien）產區，是一家擁有豐富歷史的傑出酒莊，歷史可追溯至17世紀。該酒莊在1855年分級中被評為四大名莊之一，以其對品質和工藝的承諾而聞名。拉贊-杜克主要生產優雅的混釀酒，主要由赤霞珠（Cabernet Sauvignon）、梅洛（Merlot）、品麗珠（Cabernet Franc）和小維爾多（Petit Verdot）釀成，展現了該地區獨特的風土。酒莊強調永續的實踐和細緻的葡萄園管理，釀造出因其平衡、深度和陳年潛力而備受讚譽的葡萄酒。遊客可以探索酒莊美麗的園區，享受突出其遺產和藝術的品酒體驗。
在拉贊-杜克，2020年以明顯溫和和多雨的冬季開始，有利於土壤再生和水源補充。這些有利的氣候條件導致葡萄藤提前萌芽。春季繼續此趨勢，氣溫宜人，降雨次數較多。開花發生在5月中旬的短暫炎熱乾燥期內。隨著夏季的到來，天氣再次變得乾燥，氣溫逐漸上升。到9月初，低降雨量和高溫的結合使得葡萄順利達到完美的成熟。
評論：威廉凱利（William Kelley）94分：「2020年的拉贊杜克需要比2019年更具柔和感和感官享受的年份更多的耐心，但這對這個表現超群的酒莊來說又是一次強有力的嘗試。香核心，細膩但年輕的單寧在微微有嚼勁的餘味中顯現出來。
外觀：2020年的拉贊杜克展現出深邃的色彩。
香氣：香氣純淨而富有表現力，展現出一系列非常成熟的水果，具有顯著的細膩感，輔以微妙的香料氣息和清新的氣味，形成了一款平衡優美的葡萄酒。
口感：2020年的拉贊杜克呈現圓潤的入口，逐漸展現出令人愉悅的肉感。這種風格彰顯出特別優雅的單寧的細膩和密度。口腔中的香氣餘韻令人印象深刻。
酒莊品牌：拉贊-杜克 Château Branaire-Ducru
產區：聖朱利安，波爾多，法國
葡萄品種：赤霞珠、梅洛、品麗珠和小維爾多
容量: 750 毫升