Branaire Ducru 丨Saint Julien丨Wine Couple

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Chateau Branaire Ducru Saint Julien

Fourth Growths Grand Cru Classe

FAMILY HERITAGE

Having recognised the unrealised potential of this viticultural sleeping beauty, Patrick Maroteaux and his family bought Château Branaire-Ducru in 1988. They decided to write a new chapter in the history of this fourth grand cru classé of 1855 and embarked on massive refurbishment and work involving all the components that contribute to the production of great wine: the vines, the vathouse and cellars, as well as the Château itself, which is the most visible representation of an estate.

Patrick Maroteaux also became an ambassador of Bordeaux and Branaire-Ducru, presiding over the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux from 2000 to 2008, and the Saint-Julien appellation from 2004 to 2017.

François-Xavier Maroteaux took over the management of the estate in 2017. The history continues…

延伸閱讀：波爾多1855 梅多克列級莊分級

TERROIR

The vineyard is made up of around fifteen different micro-terroirs and covers 60 hectares (nearly 150 acres) that lie from East to West across the Southern part of the appellation area.

The average age of the vines is 35 years. They grow in quaternary silicious and gravel alluvium, which makes this terroir one of the warmest in the region.

As a result, our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes achieve perfect phenolic ripeness here, while the Merlot flourishes on beds of clay.

VINEYARD

The Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for 65%, the majority of our vines. It is truly a star variety that contributes multiple layers, structure and great presence on the palate, while remaining fresh and fruity with an intense range of aromas.

28% of our vines are Merlot, which is the good companion variety that makes our wines round and supple. The 3% share of Cabernet Franc builds on the wine’s floral notes.

And last but not least, 4% of Petit Verdot, the characteristic Medoc variety, add spicy hints to our finest blends.

延伸閱讀：Chateau Beychevelle 龍船莊園

A VISION OF COMMITMENT

The decisions taken here have always been motivated by the need to protect the exceptional terroir on which the estate is located. We are aware of the impact of our production on the environment, which is why we are committed to the Bordeaux Wine Environmental Management System, based on the international ISO 14001 standard. The estate has been certified since 2020. The property has also been classified “High Environmental Value” (HVE) level 3 since 2017.

We are committed to continuous improvement and have also widened our vision for the property’s future by implementing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy in order to add societal and environmental goals to our business strategy, thereby including all dimensions of the estate’s footprint.

延伸閱讀：Saint Julien 聖朱里安

WINEMAKING

The transformation into wine takes place slowly and calmly inside the vathouse. Checks and adjustments are automatic, but overseen by people.
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.

周伯通有正牌酒Chateau Branaire-Ducru和副牌酒Duluc de Branaire Ducru，兩者都以赤霞珠（Cabernet Sauvignon）和梅洛（Merlot）為主要品種，副牌酒則勾兌入較多年輕樹苗種出果實，複雜性自然以正牌酒最佳，陳年能力達三十年；副牌酒則毋需陳那麼多年，適合較早飲用，八至十年已經是適飲期。