Branaire Ducru Vintage:2001 this is somewhat more forward

this is somewhat more forward and approachable than is typical for this wine

the wine is deep

which many consider to be the greatest vineyard on Hermitage Hill

It is too powerful and too tightly wound to take chances with

Branaire Ducru Vintage:2001 this is somewhat more forwardThe 1996 Branaire Ducru is a delightful vintage and represents the pinnacle of that decade. It has an exquisite bouquet that is defined and focused, blackberry, pencil lead, tobacco and a touch of chimney soot after time. The palate is very pure with really fine tannin. There is a sense of panache and class about this 1996, detailed and utterly harmonious with hints of blue fruit towards the Margaux like finish. Classic Branaire Ducru. Tasted at the