Branaire Ducru other_regions_italy Clos Prieur Haut and Bas

Clos Prieur Haut and Bas

The nose is savoury and full of complexity

spices and tar emerge

dry and mildly austere if slightly warmer finish

From a parcel planted in 1964 and vinified entirely in oak

Branaire Ducru other_regions_italy Clos Prieur Haut and BasThe 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