Chateau Branaire-ducru St.julien 2011

Description

Wine Enthusiast: 94 pts, Wine Specator: 92 pts & James Suckling: 92 pts

With dense fruit and a powerful, complex structure, this is one of the best wines from this chateau. Blackberries, black plums and a rich, generous character are all here, along with fine tannins. Drink this great success from 2018. (Wine Enthusiast: 94 pts)

Offers mouthfilling layers of plum sauce, blackberry compote and warm ganache, all lined with a charcoal note that adds texture and length. Delivers depth and polish on the finish, with the fruit echoing pleasantly. Best from 2016 through 2027. (Wine Specator: 92 pts)

This is tight and structured, with blueberry and mineral character. Full and firm with excellent tannins for the vintage. Needs at least four years to soften but shows potential: try in 2018. (James Suckling: 92 pts)