Branaire Ducru - 1982 (750ml) 1986 breathtaking wine

breathtaking wine

Soft tannins and an attractive plushness are followed by a wine capable of drinking well for another decade or more

and amazing zesty acidity which keeps it from being cloying

and a sensationally long finish

slightly roasted aromas of sweet fruit pastry and coffee liqueur

Branaire Ducru - 1982 (750ml) 1986 breathtaking wineA strong effort for this estate, the 1982 exhibits sweet aromas of plums, licorice, earth, and flowers. The tannins are slightly rustic, but the sweetness of the fruit, the broad expansive mouthfeel, and the wines full maturity represent a classic Bordeaux at the top of its game. Robert Parker 93 points