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【From the legendary 1990 vintage, this Duluc de Branaire Ducru, the second wine of a top Saint-Julien estate, has developed captivating mature complexity, making it an excellent choice for experiencing classic Bordeaux.】 The 1990 vintage in Bordeaux is celebrated for its ripe fruit, richness, and longevity. This wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, offers woody and fruity notes with smooth, melted tannins and remarkable persistence on the palate. Expect a deep ruby color with some bricking at the rim, and a nose of cassis, cherries, tobacco, and dried fruits, typical of a well-aged Bordeaux.
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Pairs perfectly with red meats such as beef and lamb, and is an excellent choice for game dishes. It also complements poultry and simply cooked prime cuts of well-reared beef and lamb, especially roasted with all the trimmings.
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Ideal for enjoying a mature Bordeaux, a special dinner with discerning guests, or a treat for a wine enthusiast who appreciates the nuances of an older vintage.
Serving suggestion: For a wine of this age, gently remove the cork and decant for a short period (around 10-30 minutes) just before serving to separate any sediment and allow it to open up. Serve at 16-18°C (60-64°F). Be mindful of the cork and capsule, as they can be fragile with age.
BACKGROUND
Château Branaire-Ducru is an estate in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux and was ranked a fourth growth in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.The wines of Branaire-Ducru are pure in terms of their fruit and have the structure and integration to allow long aging. Château Branaire-Ducru is the estate's grand vin and approximately 300,000 bottles are produced a year. It is Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, with the addition of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The wines spend 18 months on average in oak and are rested in the cellars before being released into the market. These are wines made to be opened after 10 years in the bottle and have some of the highest percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon seen in wines from Saint-Julien.