Château Branaire-Ducru 1978

Ch. Branaire 1978 Saint-Julien 4eme-Cru 3x75cl

From the famed Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Branaire-Ducru (sometimes referred to simply as Château Branaire) is a 4th Growth (4ème Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

The wine is a typical left-bank Bordeaux-blend featuring a high dominance of Cabernet Sauvignon, approximately 25% Merlot and tiny portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; matured for a minimum of 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels.

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Producer

Château Branaire-Ducru

Vintage

1978

ABV

None Stated

Type

Red Wine

Size

75cl

Closure

Cork

Grape Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot

Producer

Château Branaire-Ducru

Château Branaire-Ducru is a wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Médoc region in Bordeaux, France. The history of Château Branaire-Ducru began in 1680, when Jean-Baptiste Braneyre acquired the estate. In 1824, the grand château that is still in use today was built.

Location

1 Chem. de Bourdieu, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Bordeaux

Owner

Patrick Maroteaux

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Geography

France

France is widely recognized as one of the world's premier wine-producing countries, renowned for its diverse range of wine styles and regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, and Burgundy.

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