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2003 Chateau Branaire-Ducru
- Saint-Julien, France
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- $ 123 / 750ml
- Red - Savory and Classic
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Fourth Growth. Quatrieme Grand Cru Classe in 1855. Formerly named 'Chateau Branaire (Duluc-Ducru)'.
Expert tasting note: "Medium to deep ruby-red color. The nose displays leafy blackcurrant aromas. The palate has vivid, well-defined blackcurrant fruit which is supported by good fresh acidity. There are lovely fine tannins & attractive cedary new oak flavors. Alcohol is balanced & the finish lasts well." - 11/07 DCAMW
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$85.00
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2003 Bottle (750ml)
Branaire-Ducru
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$1,124.00
$93.67 / 750ml
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2003 Case of 12 Btls
2003 Chateau Branaire-Ducru 4eme Cru Classe Saint-Julien
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$1,188.00
$99.00 / 750ml
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2003 Chateau Branaire-Ducru 4eme Cru Classe Saint-Julien 750ml, Red, Bordeaux, Case of 12
Saratoga Wine Exchange
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$1,193.40
$99.45 / 750ml
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Chateau Branaire Ducru Saint Julien, France, Bordeaux
Larchmont Wine & Liquor
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$1,215.00
$101.25 / 750ml
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2003 Chateau Branaire-Ducru 4eme Cru Classe Saint-Julien
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$101.50 / 750ml
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2003 Chateau Branaire-Ducru 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien
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$109.00
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2003 Bottle (750ml)
2003 Chateau Branaire-Ducru, 750 ml
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$225.00
$112.50 / 750ml
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2003 Magnum (1.5L)
2003 Chateau Branaire-Ducru, 1.5 L
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$1,350.00
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Branaire Ducru [Pre-Arrival]
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$1,375.00
$114.58 / 750ml
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2003 Case of 12 Btls
Chateau Branaire-Ducru 4eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien - [[pre-arrival]], Bordeaux, France
The Redd Collection
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$125.00
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Chateau Branaire-Ducru - St.-Julien 2003
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2003 Bottle (750ml)
Chateau Branaire Ducru Saint Julien 2003, Bordeaux, St. Julien
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- From Saint-Julien, France
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 123 / 750ml
- Red Wine – Savory and Classic
- Bordeaux Blend Red
- Pairs well with Beef and Venison
Winery
Château Branaire-Ducru is a wine estate based the Saint-Julien appellation, in the Haut-Médoc region, on the so-called "left bank" of the Garonne estuary north of the city of Bordeaux. The estate was ranked a fourth growth in...
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About the Product
- Region or Appellation
- Classification
- 4eme Grand Cru Classé
- Producer Notes
- The original Grand Cru wine of the Château. It is not the work of a lifetime, but that resulting from the continuous passion of several families over several generations. It has become increasingly refined over the years and is now recognised as one of the major wines in Saint-Julien, thanks to its unique characteristics, the “House Signature”, so easily distinguishable amongst many others. The Branaire-Ducru style applies to all vintages, artfully and patiently crafted by enthusiastic winegrowers, who have no doubt about the importance of their legacy and respect for the Terroir.
- Drinking Window
- 2009-2040
Analytical Data
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13 - 14.5%
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Dry
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc
Production Attributes
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Oaked
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French
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Cork
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Knowing how long to wait and recognising the optimal time to pick the different grape varieties are part of an ancestral expertise, vital for a good harvest. Every parcel is harvested by hand and sorted on a table to ensure that only the most perfect and healthy fruit is kept.
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The fruit from each parcel is processed in tanks of different sizes, and the different varieties are also kept separate, so that each batch is allowed to express its characteristics fully in its own time. This essential steeping process can last up to three weeks.
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In the cellar, the wine is aged to reach its purest expression. The wine is aged in oak barrels where it matures for at least eighteen months. The barrels are made from timber selected in the best French forests. 60% of them are renewed every year. The harvest is fully bottled at the Château.
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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Beef rib, roast Main Course
- Western
- Sirloin steak Main Course
- With beef dripping and Merlot gravy
- French
- Lamb leg and shoulder Main Course
- With fondant potatoes, green garlic puree and lamb jus
- Western
- Manchego Cheese Course
- Spanish
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2003 vintage
92 / 100
12 scores
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When to drink: 2009 to 2040
2003 Vintage
Tasted: Nov 2017
An hour of air and the wine truly blossomed. Texturally, the wine was supple and fresh. The fruit was perfectly ripe, the flavors were bold and finish offered the right mix of purity, pleasure, length and style. This is drinking really well today. If you've been sitting on your bottles, now is a good time to pop a cork. 94 Points
2003 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2006
One of the great estates of southern Saint-Julien, producing wines whose regularity in succeeding vintages is remarkable. For 2003, Branaire has produced a dark wine, with dry, powerful tannins coming from very ripe fruit. The wood is dry and toasty, leaving a general impression of a wine that will age at a stately pace. Imported by Diageo Chateau & Estates.
2003 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2014
When to drink: 2017 to 2040
2003 Vintage
Tasted: Jun 2004
When to drink: 2012 to 2018
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Very Good
2003 Vintage Saved: 4-Nov-2023
Medium to deep ruby-red color. The nose displays leafy blackcurrant aromas. The palate has vivid, well-defined blackcurrant fruit which is supported by good fresh acidity. There are lovely fine tannins & attractive cedary new oak flavors. Alcohol is balanced & the finish lasts well. 11/07 DCAMW
Very Good
2003 Vintage Saved: 23-Nov-2018
3+ hours decanting and opened up, worth the wait
Good
2003 Vintage Saved: 26-Feb-2018
RP95, Not surprising, not much layer of favorite even breath 3 hours...no next time at this price
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92 / 100
$ 80
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2022
95 / 100
$ 59
2021
92 / 100
$ 49
2020
93 / 100
$ 65
2019
94 / 100
$ 83
2018
93 / 100
$ 85
2017
92 / 100
$ 80
2016
93 / 100
$ 88
2015
92 / 100
$ 92
2014
91 / 100
$ 68
2013
89 / 100
$ 66
2012
90 / 100
$ 85
2011
91 / 100
$ 81
2010
93 / 100
$ 115
2009
93 / 100
$ 125
2008
90 / 100
$ 125
2007
89 / 100
$ 70
2006
91 / 100
$ 115
2005
92 / 100
$ 136
2004
89 / 100
$ 72
2003
92 / 100
$ 123
2002
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$ 85
2001
90 / 100
$ 83
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91 / 100
$ 157
1999
89 / 100
$ 95
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$ 159
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$ 105
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2003 Vintage: Bordeaux Learn more
Vintage quality: Good
Current condition: Ready to drink
The 2003 vintage for Bordeaux was very good despite the extremely hot weather conditions.
The year saw unparalleled record-breaking heat which creating a vintage that was extraordinary for dividing critics as well as producing great wine.
The growing season was intensely...
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