Château Branaire-Ducru

An estate at the forefront of innovation in Saint-Julien - Fourth classified growth

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Château Branaire-Ducru, a true jewel of the Médoc, embodies the excellence of Saint-Julien wines. With a long tradition of precision viticulture and a commitment to quality, this estate produces wines of unparalleled elegance and finesse.

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10 in stock

Réf : 109666

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Robert Parker WA : 90/100

Revue du Vin de France : 15/20

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 1995

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€75.00 ex-VAT

2 in stock

Réf : 109774

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Level : Very High Shoulder

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 1988

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€60.00 ex-VAT

2 in stock

Réf : 113370

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Revue du Vin de France : 16/20

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Duluc Ducru 1998

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€55.00 ex-VAT

2 in stock

Réf : 114617

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Revue du Vin de France : 16/20

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Duluc Ducru 1998

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€55.00 ex-VAT

Branaire Duluc Ducru 1945 -10% DISCOUNT !

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1 in stock

Réf : 116446

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Very Damaged

Level : High shoulder

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Duluc Ducru 1945 -10% DISCOUNT !

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle €600.00 inc-VAT -10%

€450.00 ex-VAT

24 in stock

Réf : 120741

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Robert Parker WA : 88/100

Wine Spectator : 88/100

Bettane et Desseauve : 16/20

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 2007

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€45.00 ex-VAT

5 in stock

Réf : 123581

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Robert Parker WA : 87/100

Wine Spectator : 90/100

Revue du Vin de France : 16/20

Bettane et Desseauve : 16/20

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 2013

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€35.00 ex-VAT

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1 in stock

Réf : 124700

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Slightly Damaged

Level : High shoulder

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire 1961

€350.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€291.67 ex-VAT

3 in stock

Réf : 129147

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Robert Parker WA : 94+/100

Wine Spectator : 93/100

Revue du Vin de France : 18/20

Bettane et Desseauve : 17.5/20

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 2009

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€70.00 ex-VAT

3 in stock

Réf : 129304

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Very slightly damaged

Wine Spectator : 89/100

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 1986

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€65.00 ex-VAT

3 in stock

Réf : 129305

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Very slightly damaged

Robert Parker WA : 90/100

Wine Spectator : 90/100

Revue du Vin de France : 17/20

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 1989

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€85.00 ex-VAT

2 in stock

Réf : 129306

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Label : Very slightly damaged

Robert Parker WA : 89/100

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 1990

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€95.00 ex-VAT

6 in stock

Réf : 129410

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Robert Parker WA : 89/100

Revue du Vin de France : 16/20

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 1998

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€55.00 ex-VAT

12 in stock

Réf : 129423

Color : Red

Volume : 75cl

Robert Parker WA : 90/100

Wine Spectator : 88/100

Revue du Vin de France : 17/20

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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Duluc de Branaire Ducru 2004

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle

€30.00 ex-VAT

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History of Château Branaire-Ducru

The history of Château Branaire-Ducru dates back to 1680, when a visionary Bordeaux notary, Jean-Baptiste Braneyre, decided to acquire part of the vast Beychevelle estate. He quickly perceived the potential of these gravelly soils, ideal for vine cultivation and particularly for Cabernet Sauvignon. This marks the beginning of a story that is intertwined with the evolution of the grands crus classés of the Médoc.

The property passed through the hands of several generations of the Braneyre family, then of the Du Luc descendants, who had the château built in 1824, an elegant neoclassical residence. This château, a testament to the family's rich heritage, is the setting for the production of wines that would mark their era. In 1855, at the famous Paris Universal Exhibition, Château Branaire-Ducru was consecrated as a Fourth Grand Cru Classé in the official classification of Médoc wines, thereby confirming the exceptional quality of its terroir and its wines.

The estate continued its journey under the management of various families until 1988, when Patrick Maroteaux, former chairman of a major agri-food company, decided to acquire it. A visionary and passionate individual, he undertook numerous works to modernise the property and optimise the quality of the wines. After his death in 2017, his son, François-Xavier Maroteaux, took the reins of the estate, continuing to advance the château towards new heights of quality and innovation. Under his leadership, the estate inaugurated in 2024 a revolutionary 100% gravity-fed vat room, an unprecedented facility in the Médoc.

Terroirs and Vines of Château Branaire-Ducru

Located at the heart of the Saint-Julien appellation, Château Branaire-Ducru benefits from a unique terroir on the Left Bank. The quaternary gravel soils, composed of gravel and pebbles brought by the Garonne, offer optimal natural drainage, essential for the production of great red wines. This mineral-rich soil allows noble grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc to flourish fully.

The estate's vineyard extends over 60 hectares, divided into some fifteen distinct micro-terroirs, each contributing a different nuance to the grapes. With a modest altitude but rounded ridges overlooking the Gironde estuary, the vines benefit from a favourable microclimate, allowing perfect phenolic maturity. The average age of the vines is 35 years, but some plots contain century-old plants, witnesses to a long tradition of viticulture in harmony with the land.

The Château has also been committed for many years to a responsible environmental approach. Certified High Environmental Value (HVE) level 3 and ISO 14001 for its environmental management, Branaire-Ducru is also labelled BeeFriendly, guaranteeing the protection of bees and pollinators.

Winemaking at Château Branaire-Ducru

The winemaking process at Château Branaire-Ducru is a subtle marriage of tradition and innovation. As early as 1991, the estate distinguished itself by becoming one of the first to adopt a gravity-fed vat room, an innovation that allows the grapes to be handled with the utmost delicacy. The principle is simple: pumping is eliminated, and the grapes are conveyed into the vats by gravity, thus preserving the integrity of the fruit.

With the inauguration of the new 100% gravity-fed vat room in 2024, equipped with 65 suspended vats, Branaire-Ducru has further refined its plot-by-plot approach, with each vine plot now able to be vinified separately, guaranteeing an optimal expression of the terroir. This meticulous attention to each grape variety and each plot continues during fermentation, where controls are rigorous and maceration periods can vary up to three weeks, depending on the potential of each vintage.

The blending, a true art at Château Branaire-Ducru, has been led since 2002 by Jean-Dominique Videau, a talented technical director. He carefully composes the wines from the various grape varieties to create a perfect harmony between aromatic complexity, freshness and finesse. Finally, the wine is aged for 16 to 20 months in French oak barrels, 60 to 65% of which are new each year, allowing the wine to improve slowly while developing subtle aromas of wood and spices.

The cuvées of Château Branaire-Ducru

Château Branaire-Ducru produces two main cuvées:

Château Branaire-Ducru

This Fine Wine, crafted from the estate's finest plots, embodies the elegance and complexity of the wines of Saint-Julien. Predominantly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), it develops aromas of dark fruits, blackcurrant, cedar and spices, with a refined tannic structure that ensures excellent ageing potential. Merlot (28%) brings roundness and suppleness, while Petit Verdot (4%) and Cabernet Franc (3%) add a floral and spicy touch. This wine stands out for its finesse, its vibrant fruit and its freshness.

Duluc de Branaire-Ducru

The estate's second wine, Duluc is made from the young vines of the Château and offers a more accessible approach to the terroir of Branaire-Ducru. With appealing aromas of red fruits, a supple texture and a lively finish, this wine will delight enthusiasts in search of an elegant Saint-Julien at a more affordable price. It is also an excellent choice for discovering the estate's character before turning to the Fine Wine.

Saint-Julien, a flagship appellation of the Médoc in Bordeaux, is renowned for its red wines of great finesse and longevity. Certain vintages stand out particularly for their exceptional quality, offering powerful, elegant and complex wines. Among the finest vintages, one finds years such as 1975, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1989, and 1990, which are true references for lovers of wines built for ageing. More recent years are equally impressive, with outstanding vintages such as 1995, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, all acclaimed for their balance and ageing potential. The years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 also stand out for their richness and complexity, continuing to make Saint-Julien an essential reference in the world of wine.

Discover the full range of Fourth Classified Growths from Bordeaux, each one representing the richness of the Médoc's prestigious terroirs. In Saint-Julien, explore the wines of Château Beychevelle, Château Branaire-Ducru, and Château Talbot. In Pauillac, Château Duhart-Milon offers wines with the typical character of the appellation, while Château Lafon-Rochet in Saint-Estèphe provides robust vintages. In the Haut-Médoc, Château La Tour Carnet stands out, while Margaux's reputation is upheld by estates such as Château Marquis de Terme, Château Pouget, Château Prieuré-Lichine, and Château Saint-Pierre. Each of these estates reflects, in its own way, the unique identity of the Fourth Growths.

Château Branaire-Ducru is undeniably one of the most prestigious properties in the Médoc, combining an exceptional terroir, precise winemaking and a strong commitment to the environment. Thanks to the constant efforts of the Maroteaux family, this estate continues to produce wines of rare elegance, distinguished by their finesse, complexity and capacity to age harmoniously. Whether you opt for the Fine Wine or for Duluc de Branaire-Ducru, you are assured of enjoying an exceptional wine, a reflection of the excellence of Saint-Julien.