Branaire Ducru - 2006 (750ml) Ribera del Duero with a toasty edge

with a toasty edge

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

a multidimensional

This is followed by an exotic

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

Branaire Ducru - 2006 (750ml) Ribera del Duero with a toasty edgeProprietor 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