Vol. 10
Château Branaire-Ducru 1982
A rich sip that transcends time.
Smooth as glycerin, fruits blend into one.
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and others
- Vintage
- 1982
- Producer
- Château Branaire-Ducru
- Appearance scene
- A wine that inspired Miyabi to become a sommelier, with a glycerin-like richness blending seamlessly with the sweetness of black fruits like blueberries, making it endlessly drinkable.
総合 75 / 100
Tasting notes
Château Branaire-Ducru, nestled in Bordeaux's Saint-Julien, is known for crafting some amazing red wines with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The 1982 vintage is particularly famous for showing off its long aging potential.
In volume 10 of 'The Drops of God,' it's highlighted as the wine that inspired Miyabi to pursue a career as a sommelier. Remember how it's described? Like glycerin merging with the sweetness of blueberries and other dark fruits, making it incredibly easy to drink.
When you pour it, you'll see this beautiful brick color from the aging. The aroma is open, with blackcurrant and plum, plus hints of tea and underbrush. Taking a sip, you get a rich and mellow fruitiness, with vibrant acidity keeping it all in harmony. The tannins are silky smooth, softened by age, and the finish is long, revealing new layers with each taste.
This wine is elegant with a long finish, perfect to enjoy at about 16–18°C in a slightly larger glass.
総合 75 / 100