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• englishman's claret wrote: 91 points

  January 16, 2023 - While the 1961 Branaire Ducru isn't a good example of a top '61, it shows an attractive, broad, and mellow nose, freshened by cranberry and allspice. There's more volatile acidity here than is really ideal, but it's manageable. Soft red fruit defines the palate, though for all its lushness this does seem to be tiring. Excellent color and fill, bought and drunk in Paris.

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• KoalaHK wrote:

  November 17, 2018 - Drunk at the Koala Bar Hong Kong - From Magnum (and I suspect that was the key to the success of this bottle). There is no question that this wine has reached its zenith and is perhaps sliding gracefully down hill now. Nevertheless, a throughly enjoyable example of the sweetness that comes with old claret and sufficient acid to keep this going for most of the evening.

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• Ben Christiansen wrote:

  October 13, 2018 - Sweet and round. Short on the finish but very alive. Intensely good.

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• Jeff Leve wrote: 91 points

  January 28, 2018 - Tobacco and cedar, paired with ripe, sweet, red fruits and cigar box, held up nicely. Medium bodied, vibrant, and just a hint of classic rusticity on the palate, this is fully mature.

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• nikos wrote: 95 points

  August 3, 2015 - Amazing that this was a 61. Red fruit and balanced minerality. Deep and long. Medium bodied and still crazy fresh. Really enjoyed this one and kudos to Brad for recommending this over more expensive choices.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1961
• Type Red
• Producer Château Branaire (Duluc-Ducru)
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Médoc
• Appellation St. Julien

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• Pending Delivery 4 (5%)
• In Cellars 58 (74%)
• Consumed 16 (21%)

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