Branaire Ducru - 2006 (750ml) Size:750ml Importer's Notes:

Importer's Notes:

I did not expect such a blockbuster effort from this St

dried violet

all brilliantly well-delineated by the wine's formidable structure

but with great precision and purity

Branaire Ducru - 2006 (750ml) Size:750ml Importer's Notes:Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux continues to ratchet up the quality level at this impeccably run St. Julien estate. The 2006 is similar to the 1996 Branaire, but with sweeter fruit. A deep ruby purple hue precedes a perfumed nose of sweet boysenberries, black cherries, minerals, spring flowers, and a hint of pain grille in the background. Fresh, savory, medium to full bodied flavors coat the palate with beautiful purity, no hard edges, ripe tannin, and