Chateau Branaire Ducru, 4eme Cru Classe, St Julien 2009

“The 2009 Branaire-Ducru reveals compelling notions of warm cassis, licorice, baked plums and hoisin with hints of sautéed herbs and pencil lead. Youthful and medium to full-bodied, it has a generous core of black fruits with a firm and grainy structure and bags of freshness, finishing long with great purity.” - Wine Advocate

"A ripe, chewy, muscular style, with good cut despite the hefty tar, blackberry, roasted fig and singed apple wood notes. " - Wine Spectator