{"product_id":"chateau-branaire-ducru-saint-julien-grand-cru-classe-2022","title":"Château Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classe 2022","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/logo_branaire_480x480.png?v=1690693926\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"23\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/logo_branaire_480x480.png?v=1690693926\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e\n    Barrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · Bordeaux Red Wine · Grand Cru Classé Collection\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003e\n    Château Branaire-Ducru 2022\n  \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eSaint-Julien, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eFourth Growth · 1855 Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eLegendary 2022 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e97 Points Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e97 Points Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e97 Points The Wine Cellar Insider\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e96 Points Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e60.5% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eNew Gravity-Flow Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Description\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru 2022 is\n        an extraordinary Fourth Growth\n        Bordeaux from Saint-Julien,\n        awarded 97 points by Decanter,\n        Jeb Dunnuck and The Wine\n        Cellar Insider, with 96-point\n        scores from The Wine Advocate\n        and James Suckling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Combining remarkable fruit\n        concentration, silky tannins,\n        vibrant freshness and\n        exceptional aromatic precision,\n        the 2022 is considered by\n        the château to be among\n        its greatest vintages of\n        the past twenty years.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Classified as a Quatrième\n        Grand Cru Classé in the\n        historic Bordeaux Classification\n        of 1855, Château Branaire-Ducru\n        is one of Saint-Julien's\n        distinguished wine estates.\n        Its celebrated house\n        signature centres on\n        three defining qualities:\n        fruit, freshness and elegance.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The 2022 vintage is particularly\n        significant in the estate's\n        history, marking the\n        introduction of a newly\n        designed, gravity-flow winery.\n        Its expanded fermentation\n        capacity allows increasingly\n        precise, parcel-by-parcel\n        vinification and gentle\n        handling of selected grapes.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The growing season was\n        exceptional. A warm spring\n        and successive summer\n        heatwaves created considerable\n        water stress, while\n        carefully replenished soil\n        reserves helped the vines\n        withstand the extreme\n        conditions.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The berries developed\n        remarkable concentration,\n        with unusually small fruit,\n        ripe seeds and significant\n        phenolic potential.\n        Importantly, the grapes\n        preserved refreshing acidity\n        despite the considerable\n        heat and intensity\n        of the vintage.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Harvested between\n        September 12 and 24,\n        the grapes displayed\n        outstanding maturity.\n        Cabernet Sauvignon\n        contributed dense,\n        expressive fruit and\n        exceptional finesse,\n        while Merlot developed\n        generous aromatics\n        and refined tannins.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        In the glass, Château\n        Branaire-Ducru 2022\n        reveals a deep,\n        concentrated colour\n        and an expressive\n        bouquet of ripe\n        blackcurrant, blackberry\n        and dark cherry,\n        enhanced by delicate\n        flowers, cedar,\n        spice and graphite.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The palate is rich,\n        generous and beautifully\n        supple. Concentrated\n        fruit unfolds through\n        silky, finely structured\n        tannins, with balanced\n        acidity providing\n        vibrancy and definition.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Although produced in\n        an unusually hot\n        growing season,\n        the wine retains\n        freshness and precision.\n        Its depth and\n        concentration are\n        complemented by a\n        surprisingly graceful,\n        harmonious mouthfeel.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The finish is\n        exceptionally persistent,\n        with complex layers\n        of ripe fruit,\n        gentle spice,\n        savoury character\n        and mineral nuance.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The final blend\n        comprises 60.5%\n        Cabernet Sauvignon,\n        31.5% Merlot,\n        5.5% Cabernet Franc\n        and 2.5% Petit Verdot.\n        This composition balances\n        structural depth with\n        aromatic complexity,\n        refined texture\n        and the château's\n        distinctive elegance.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eWith multiple final\n        97-point ratings, the\n        pedigree of an 1855\n        Fourth Growth and a\n        landmark vintage produced\n        in the château's new\n        winery, Château Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 is a compelling\n        choice for serious Bordeaux\n        collectors, long-term\n        cellaring and exceptional\n        gastronomic occasions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Official 2022 Vintage Conditions\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        describes the 2022\n        growing season as\n        exceptional, with\n        significant heat,\n        extended dry periods\n        and carefully balanced\n        grape maturation.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eWinter 2021–2022:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Moderate rainfall\n        allowed the soils\n        to replenish their\n        water reserves.\n        These reserves proved\n        important during\n        the hotter conditions\n        that followed.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eBudbreak:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Vine development began\n        slightly earlier\n        than average.\n        A frost episode\n        in early April\n        caused limited damage\n        to the earliest\n        developing vineyard parcels.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Relatively warm\n        temperatures encouraged\n        rapid vine growth.\n        Flowering at the\n        end of May\n        took place under\n        favourable dry conditions.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eJune:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Several thunderstorms\n        supplied welcome rainfall.\n        A storm on\n        June 20 brought\n        hail that caused\n        localised damage.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The rainfall also\n        restored soil moisture\n        reserves before\n        permanently dry\n        conditions developed\n        at the end\n        of the month.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Successive intense\n        heatwaves created\n        pronounced water stress.\n        Nevertheless, the\n        vines generally\n        adapted well,\n        with younger plants\n        showing the\n        greatest effects\n        of the heat.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The grape berries\n        remained particularly\n        small, helping\n        produce concentrated\n        fruit. Their seeds\n        reached excellent\n        maturity, and the\n        château reported\n        substantial phenolic\n        potential.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Picking took place\n        between September 12\n        and September 24,\n        2022, under\n        favourable conditions.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The grapes were\n        very ripe, yet\n        the resulting wines\n        retained a well-balanced\n        level of acidity\n        following fermentation.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Despite concerns\n        about the\n        summer heat,\n        Merlot produced\n        expressive fruit\n        and elegant tannins.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Developed remarkable\n        aromatic expression,\n        concentration and\n        finesse, with\n        later-ripening parcels\n        benefiting from\n        the sustained\n        fine weather.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        34.5 hectolitres\n        per hectare,\n        according to\n        the château's\n        official 2022\n        technical sheet.\n        The unusually\n        small berries\n        contributed to\n        this relatively\n        modest production.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau's\n        Vintage Assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        The estate considers\n        2022 one of\n        its greatest\n        vintages of\n        the previous\n        twenty years,\n        highlighting the\n        wine's combination\n        of exceptional\n        richness, freshness\n        and balance.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Official Tasting Profile\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau's Official\n        Assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        A deeply coloured\n        wine with an\n        expressive, complex\n        bouquet of mature\n        black fruit.\n        Fine oak-derived\n        spice complements\n        a generous, supple\n        palate, balanced\n        acidity and\n        a persistent,\n        aromatic finish.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Deep, concentrated\n        ruby-purple,\n        reflecting the\n        vintage's exceptional\n        fruit maturity.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eFruit Aromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Cassis, blackcurrant,\n        blackberry, dark\n        cherry, ripe plum\n        and dark berries.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eFloral Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Violet, peony,\n        dried flowers\n        and delicate\n        floral perfume.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSavoury Complexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Cedar, graphite,\n        pencil shavings,\n        tobacco, liquorice,\n        espresso and\n        fine spice.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Generous, succulent\n        and richly layered,\n        with concentrated\n        dark fruit,\n        fresh acidity\n        and beautifully\n        integrated structure.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Silky, creamy\n        and supple,\n        with substantial\n        but finely\n        textured tannins.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Medium- to\n        full-bodied,\n        combining ripe\n        fruit concentration\n        with vibrant acidity\n        and impressive\n        aromatic definition.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Exceptionally long\n        and persistent,\n        with black fruit,\n        delicate spice,\n        savoury nuances\n        and mineral\n        impressions.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eOverall Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        A remarkably\n        concentrated yet\n        elegant Saint-Julien\n        displaying freshness,\n        precision, finesse\n        and outstanding\n        ageing potential.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The central tasting\n        description is based\n        on the château's\n        official 2022\n        technical sheet.\n        More specific\n        aromatic characteristics\n        are supported by\n        the attributed\n        professional reviews.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Critical Acclaim \u0026amp; Ratings\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 has received\n        exceptional professional\n        recognition, including\n        97 points from\n        Decanter, Jeb Dunnuck\n        and The Wine\n        Cellar Insider,\n        alongside multiple\n        96-point bottled-wine\n        assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e97 Points —\n          Decanter, Georgie Hindle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          January 2025.\n          Commended for\n          its succulent,\n          crystalline fruit,\n          seamless tannins,\n          refined texture\n          and elegant\n          balance. The\n          review highlights\n          the wine's\n          precision and\n          long-term promise.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e97 Points —\n          Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          February 2025.\n          Recognised for\n          concentrated dark\n          fruit, graphite,\n          tobacco, herbal\n          nuances and\n          finely structured\n          tannins. His\n          projected drinking\n          window extends\n          from 2032\n          to 2062.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e97 Points —\n          The Wine Cellar Insider,\n          Jeff Leve:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          March 2025.\n          An outstanding\n          assessment of\n          the wine's\n          ripe-fruit concentration,\n          aromatic depth\n          and balanced,\n          polished character.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points —\n          The Wine Advocate,\n          William Kelley:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          March 2025.\n          Recognised for\n          cassis, blackberry,\n          pencil shavings,\n          cigar-box notes,\n          velvety texture\n          and lively acidity.\n          Drinking window:\n          2027–2055.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points —\n          James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Early 2025.\n          Praised for\n          its blackcurrant,\n          crushed-stone and\n          pencil-shaving aromas,\n          dense yet integrated\n          tannins and\n          persistent finish.\n          Suckling suggests\n          enjoyment after 2028.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points —\n          Vinous, Neal Martin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          February 2025.\n          Highlights fine\n          delineation, energetic\n          fruit, balanced\n          tannins and\n          a fresh,\n          mineral-driven finish.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points —\n          Jane Anson:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          A later assessment\n          describing a\n          refined Saint-Julien\n          with fragrant\n          cassis, peony,\n          slate and\n          graphite character.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e95 Points —\n          Wine Spectator,\n          James Molesworth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          January 2025.\n          Notes dark\n          berries, dried\n          violet, iris,\n          liquorice and\n          mineral nuances.\n          Suggested drinking\n          window: 2027–2042.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e95 Points —\n          Vinous, Antonio Galloni:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          January 2025.\n          Recognises a\n          particularly plush\n          and concentrated\n          Branaire-Ducru with\n          dark cherry,\n          plum, mocha,\n          leather and\n          liquorice.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 2023\n        En Primeur Assessments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        The château's\n        official technical\n        document records\n        the following\n        provisional reviews\n        of the wine\n        while still\n        developing in barrel.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          The Wine Cellar Insider:\n          96–98 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Wine Advocate,\n          William Kelley:\n          95–97 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          James Suckling:\n          96–97 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Vinous,\n          Neal Martin:\n          95–97 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Jeb Dunnuck:\n          95–97 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Vinous,\n          Antonio Galloni:\n          94–96 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Decanter:\n          97 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Jean-Marc Quarin:\n          97 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          Jane Anson:\n          96 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          La Revue\n          du Vin de France:\n          94–95 points.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The initial reviews\n        already suggested\n        a landmark\n        Branaire-Ducru vintage.\n        Later bottled-wine\n        assessments confirmed\n        its extraordinary\n        quality, while\n        retaining differences\n        in individual\n        critical opinion.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eFor collectors,\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 offers\n        the rare\n        combination of\n        multiple final\n        97-point reviews,\n        classic classified-growth\n        pedigree and\n        the estate's\n        landmark new\n        vinification facilities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cem\u003e\n          Final bottled-wine\n          ratings are\n          distinguished from\n          preliminary en primeur\n          scores and\n          rating ranges.\n          Each score\n          belongs to\n          its named\n          publication.\n        \u003c\/em\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Official 2022 Blend and Winemaking\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 is a\n        Cabernet Sauvignon-led\n        blend of four\n        traditional Bordeaux\n        grape varieties.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetit Verdot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12–24, 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5 hl\/ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Cabernet Sauvignon\n        forms the structural\n        foundation of\n        the blend,\n        providing concentrated\n        dark fruit,\n        aromatic intensity\n        and fine tannins.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Merlot contributes\n        richness and\n        supple texture,\n        while Cabernet\n        Franc and\n        Petit Verdot\n        enhance the\n        wine's aromatic\n        complexity and\n        structural precision.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eA Landmark\n        Winemaking Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        The 2022 vintage\n        was the first\n        to benefit\n        from Château\n        Branaire-Ducru's\n        new 100%\n        gravity-flow\n        vat house.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The redesigned\n        facility contains\n        65 suspended\n        fermentation vats\n        and provides\n        a total of\n        75 vats,\n        compared with\n        the estate's\n        previous 38.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        This expanded\n        capacity enables\n        greater precision\n        in separating\n        small vineyard\n        parcels and\n        individual grape\n        selections during\n        vinification.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The gravity-fed\n        process is\n        designed to\n        reduce unnecessary\n        mechanical handling\n        of grapes\n        and must,\n        preserving the\n        integrity of\n        the fruit.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Each parcel\n        can be fermented\n        separately according\n        to its individual\n        characteristics,\n        allowing the\n        winemaking team\n        to preserve\n        greater precision\n        and flexibility\n        during blending.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The château\n        uses carefully\n        managed maceration\n        and extraction\n        to preserve\n        aromatic purity\n        and tannic finesse.\n        Its published\n        production method\n        describes maceration\n        lasting up\n        to three weeks.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Oak Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        The estate's\n        general winemaking\n        description specifies\n        maturation in\n        French oak,\n        with approximately\n        60% of\n        barrels renewed\n        each year.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Published bottled-wine\n        reviews differ\n        on the exact\n        2022 ageing\n        duration: Antonio\n        Galloni reports\n        16 months,\n        while Jeb Dunnuck\n        reports 18 months.\n        The supplied\n        château vintage\n        sheet does\n        not independently\n        resolve this\n        difference.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eThe resulting\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 combines\n        exceptional concentration\n        with the precision,\n        freshness and\n        finely textured\n        tannins central\n        to the estate's\n        distinctive house\n        signature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Saint-Julien Terroir and 1855 Classification\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        is situated in\n        Saint-Julien, one\n        of the most\n        prestigious appellations\n        of Bordeaux's\n        Left Bank.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The estate's\n        vineyards occupy\n        gravelly Médoc\n        soils whose\n        drainage properties\n        are particularly\n        favourable to\n        Cabernet Sauvignon.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The region's\n        maritime climate,\n        moderated by\n        the Gironde\n        estuary, helps\n        shape the\n        balance between\n        fruit ripeness,\n        acidity and\n        tannic development.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        received Fourth\n        Growth status\n        in the\n        Bordeaux Classification\n        of 1855.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The estate\n        is especially\n        recognised for\n        its distinctive\n        house style,\n        which emphasises\n        expressive fruit,\n        freshness and\n        elegant structure.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Saint-Julien wines\n        are admired\n        for their\n        ability to\n        combine concentration\n        with finely\n        balanced tannins\n        and long-term\n        ageing potential.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eThe 2022\n        vintage expresses\n        these qualities\n        with particularly\n        impressive richness,\n        while retaining\n        the refined\n        character expected\n        of a great\n        Saint-Julien.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      BBPH Serving and Cellaring Guidance\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 is a\n        young, concentrated\n        classified-growth Bordeaux\n        with significant\n        structure and\n        long-term cellaring\n        potential.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eSuggested\n          Serving Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Approximately 16–18°C.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eGlassware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          A generous\n          Bordeaux-style\n          red wine glass.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Assess upon\n          opening. A\n          young bottle\n          may benefit\n          from extended\n          aeration, depending\n          on its\n          condition and\n          the drinker's\n          preference.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate\n          Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          2027–2055,\n          William Kelley.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\n          Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Best enjoyed\n          after 2028,\n          according to\n          his published\n          review.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator\n          Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          2027–2042,\n          James Molesworth.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck\n          Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          2032–2062.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Store in\n          a consistently\n          cool, dark\n          and vibration-free\n          environment, ideally\n          around 12–15°C.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eStorage Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Traditionally,\n          bottles sealed\n          with natural\n          cork are\n          stored horizontally\n          in appropriate\n          cellar conditions.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Storage history\n          and transport\n          conditions remain\n          important when\n          evaluating fine\n          Bordeaux wines.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eBBPH Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        The 2022 vintage\n        offers substantial\n        concentration and\n        structural depth.\n        Collectors seeking\n        greater integration\n        and complexity\n        may prefer\n        further cellaring.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Those wishing\n        to enjoy\n        the wine\n        earlier should\n        taste it\n        upon opening\n        and adjust\n        aeration according\n        to its\n        present character.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The suggested\n        serving temperature,\n        decanting approach\n        and cellar\n        handling guidance\n        are provided\n        by Barrels\n        \u0026amp; Beyond PH.\n        Critic drinking\n        windows are\n        attributed to\n        the relevant\n        publications.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      BBPH Food Pairing Suggestions\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The dark-fruit\n        concentration,\n        fine tannins,\n        savoury complexity\n        and balancing\n        freshness of\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 make\n        it particularly\n        suitable for\n        rich, carefully\n        prepared savoury\n        dishes.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePrime Rib\n          and Roast Beef:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Herb-roasted\n          beef with\n          savoury jus\n          and traditional\n          accompaniments.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eBeef Tenderloin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Roasted tenderloin\n          with porcini,\n          thyme and\n          a restrained\n          Bordelaise sauce.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eRack of Lamb:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Herb-crusted\n          lamb with\n          rosemary, garlic\n          and roasted\n          vegetables.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDuck Breast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Pan-seared\n          duck with\n          wild mushrooms\n          and a\n          savoury reduction.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eVenison\n          and Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Roasted game\n          meats with\n          earthy, herbal\n          accompaniments.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eBraised Beef\n          Short Ribs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Slow-cooked\n          beef with\n          deeply developed\n          savoury flavours.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eWild Mushrooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Porcini risotto,\n          forest mushroom\n          tart or\n          roasted mushrooms.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Truffle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Carefully balanced\n          truffle preparations\n          with beef,\n          mushrooms or\n          roasted poultry.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAged Cheeses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Mature Comté,\n          aged Gruyère\n          and other\n          firm, carefully\n          matured cheeses.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Choose dishes\n        with enough\n        depth and\n        texture to\n        complement the\n        wine's concentration,\n        while avoiding\n        excessive sweetness\n        or aggressive\n        spice that\n        might obscure\n        its subtle\n        aromatic qualities.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        These pairing\n        recommendations are\n        curated by\n        Barrels\n        \u0026amp; Beyond PH\n        and are not\n        presented as\n        official château\n        recommendations.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Technical Information\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Branaire-Ducru\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Branaire-Ducru 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Still Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubregion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Médoc, Left Bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Julien AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fourth Growth · 1855 Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetit Verdot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm from supplied bottle; 14.3% ABV reported by Wine.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Start:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest End:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5 hl\/ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.65, reported in Wine Advocate en primeur review\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm Spring; Hot and Dry Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual, Parcel-by-Parcel\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravity-Flow, Parcel-by-Parcel\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Vat House:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Used for 2022 Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 Suspended Vats; 75 Vats Overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18 Months Reported Across Reviews; Confirm Vintage-Specific Figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Oak, Approximately 60% New\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Vintage Assessment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legendary\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Serving Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C, BBPH Guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Cellar Insider:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinous, Neal Martin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinous, Antonio Galloni:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains Sulphites; Verify Supplied Label\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Wine of Estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duluc de Branaire-Ducru\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beef, Lamb, Duck, Game, Mushrooms, Truffle, Aged Cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      About Château Branaire-Ducru\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        is a historic\n        Bordeaux wine\n        estate situated\n        in Saint-Julien,\n        on the Left\n        Bank of\n        the Médoc.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The property's\n        origins date\n        to 1680,\n        when Jean-Baptiste\n        Braneyre acquired\n        vineyard land\n        formerly associated\n        with the\n        Beychevelle estate.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Over subsequent\n        centuries, the\n        estate developed\n        a reputation\n        for producing\n        distinguished,\n        age-worthy Saint-Julien\n        red wines.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        In 1855,\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        received Fourth\n        Growth status\n        in the\n        famous Bordeaux\n        Classification.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Patrick Maroteaux\n        acquired the\n        château in 1988\n        and oversaw\n        an important\n        programme of\n        vineyard and\n        cellar improvements.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The estate\n        became an\n        early pioneer\n        of gravity-assisted\n        winemaking with\n        the installation\n        of a modern\n        gravity-fed\n        vat room\n        in 1991.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Under François-Xavier\n        Maroteaux, the\n        château has\n        continued to\n        develop its\n        precision-focused\n        winemaking approach.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The 2022\n        introduction of\n        its new\n        suspended-vat\n        winery represents\n        a significant\n        step in\n        the estate's\n        pursuit of\n        increasingly precise\n        parcel-by-parcel\n        vinification.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        is especially\n        associated with\n        an elegant\n        house signature\n        centred on\n        expressive fruit,\n        freshness and\n        beautifully refined\n        tannins.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Its grand vin\n        carries the\n        historic 1855\n        classified-growth\n        designation,\n        while Duluc\n        de Branaire-Ducru\n        is produced\n        as its\n        second wine.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 represents\n        an exceptional\n        expression of\n        this heritage,\n        uniting remarkable\n        vintage conditions,\n        outstanding critical\n        recognition and\n        the estate's\n        modernised approach\n        to winemaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Why We Love It\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        At Barrels\n        \u0026amp; Beyond PH,\n        we appreciate\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 for\n        its extraordinary\n        combination of\n        richness and\n        elegance.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Its concentrated\n        black fruit,\n        silky tannins,\n        refreshing acidity\n        and exceptional\n        length demonstrate\n        why this\n        vintage has\n        attracted such\n        strong critical\n        recognition.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eWith multiple\n        final 97-point\n        assessments,\n        an 1855 Fourth\n        Growth classification\n        and its place\n        as the first\n        vintage produced\n        in the château's\n        new winery,\n        Château Branaire-Ducru\n        2022 is a\n        compelling selection\n        for a serious\n        Bordeaux cellar\n        and significant\n        fine-wine occasions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"Château Branaire-Ducru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846443991092,"sku":null,"price":10300.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Ch_teau_Branaire-Ducru_2022_Saint-Julien_Bordeaux_Fourth_Growth_Grand_Cru_Class_red_wine_750ml_bottle_from_France.png?v=1793142514","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/chateau-branaire-ducru-saint-julien-grand-cru-classe-2022","provider":"Barrels \u0026 Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}