1986 Branaire-Ducru
Rating 88 points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 2003 - 2010
Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date 1st Jan 2003
Source Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition, The Wine Advocate
Tannins are likely to always dominate this vintage for Branaire. Dark garnet with an attractive bouquet of earth, minerals, cedar, spice, and currants, this wine remains firm and structured. Cedar, graphite, red currants, and mineral flavors are present in its medium-bodied presentation on the palate. Drink it over the next 6-8 years. Last tasted, 3/02.
1991 Branaire-Ducru
Rating 85 points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 1994 - 1999
Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date 1st Jan 1998
Source Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition, The Wine Advocate
I admire the charm, elegance, and sweet ripe fruit of Branaire's 1991. It is an elegant, stylish wine with adequate ripeness, medium body, a soft, velvety texture, and fine balance. Already delicious, it will drink well for 4-5 years. Last tasted 1/94
1993 Branaire-Ducru
Rating 84 points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 1997 - 2006
Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date 1st Jan 1998
Source Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition, The Wine Advocate
This medium-bodied wine offers spicy, tea-like aromas, diluted, austere flavors, and enough tannin in the finish to make the wine's balance suspect. Anticipated maturity: now-2006. Last tasted 1/97