St. Julien Branaire Ducru, 4ème G.C.C, 1855 2016 pirque "This is made from an

"This is made from an old clone of Gamay called Monchaud Petits Grains

The wine finishes with fine grained

traceable to the Busby introductions of 1933

Winemaker Guffens has recently freshened up his multi-vintage 'solera' with some Sauvignon

St. Julien Branaire Ducru, 4ème G.C.C, 1855 2016 pirque "This is made from an64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot. Ruby rather than black, a breezy freshness supple and lithe and elegant. There's a rose petal freshness and delicacy, but no lack of drive and power of concentrated fruit under the pretty top notes. Quite intense and long. A very attractive wine which will probably be at an attractive price for this quality.