Château Branaire-Ducru 2016 AOC SAINT-JULIEN4th classified growth in 1855, Chteau Branaire Ducru is a red wine produced in the Saint Julien appellation. The 59 hectare vineyard benefits from vines that are 35 years old on average, planted on gravel ridges (gravel, pebbles). The wine is aged in barrels for an average of 16 to 20 months, with a proportion of 60 to 65% new wood. The 2016 vintage blend is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

they are lively

The budburst was rather early at the end of March following a mild and rainy winter and a wet spring

A generous vintage : a faithful reflection of its climatic conditions

and very good value

Château Sociando-Mallet produces full-bodied wines with a deep

Merlot (55%)

in Pauillac

Blending :Merlot (77%)

advanced early budburst at the end of March

The vinification took place in good conditions with alternating pumping over

acquired the property

Flowering was homogeneous and of high quality