Branaire Ducru - 2006 (750ml) Ribera del Duero Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030

Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030

the wine seems to grow incrementally in the glass with increasing amounts of air

yeasty flavors mitigated by apple and pear

ripe wine is one of the vintage’s most prodigious offerings

and blueberry compote

Branaire Ducru - 2006 (750ml) Ribera del Duero Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux continues to ratchet up the quality level at this impeccably run St. Julien estate. The 2006 is similar to the 1996 Branaire, but with sweeter fruit. A deep ruby purple hue precedes a perfumed nose of sweet boysenberries, black cherries, minerals, spring flowers, and a hint of pain grille in the background. Fresh, savory, medium to full bodied flavors coat the palate with beautiful purity, no hard edges, ripe tannin, and