Chateau Branaire Ducru, St Julien 2012 Domaine de La Madone A silky tannin structure complements

A silky tannin structure complements the primary fruit perfume of this harmonious wine

with a hint of minerality

Black plum

delicate style of Champagne - a great aperitif while still being full-flavoured with very pure citrus fruits

long future ahead of it

Chateau Branaire Ducru, St Julien 2012 Domaine de La Madone A silky tannin structure complementsDark crimson. Sweet, fragrant, rather floral nose. Opulent. Not at all typical of the vintage! Round and flattering. Some real energy here but not that true to type, though there are some nice dry appetising tannins on the finish. Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson. com (17)