2016 Chateau Duluc de Branaire - St. Julien (750ml)

The 2016 Duluc de Branaire is the estate’s second wine, drawn from younger vines on deep gravel over clay soils that overlook the Gironde estuary in Saint-Julien. Like the Grand Vin, it is crafted by the same team on the same exceptional terroir, delivering a refined, approachable expression of Branaire-Ducru’s house style.

With attractive aromas of currants and walnuts and hints of chocolate, this wine presents a medium-bodied palate with round tannins and a savory, lingering finish. The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of Bordeaux's finest in recent years, making Duluc a compelling, value-rich gateway into Saint-Julien’s celebrated terroir.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: currants, walnuts, with subtle chocolate notes
• Palate: medium-bodied with round tannins; savory and leathery on the mid-palate
• Finish: velvety mouthfeel with a mocha-like, lingering finish

Drinking window

Drink now–2030

Food pairings

• Roast lamb or grilled ribeye, leveraging the wine’s structure and aromatics
• Duck breast or game dishes with mushroom gravies
• Aged cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère to complement the mocha and leathery notes