Chateau Branaire Ducru, St Julien 2012 Good Stock Red seriously good with oodles of

seriously good with oodles of drinkability

subtle autolytic character

This is an aromatic wine somewhat reminiscent of a Beaujolais but with a distinctive southern Italian charm

The rich concentrated flavours and tangy acidity are softened by a sweetness on the palate which brings it all together in a wonderfully balanced way

A very special Champagne

Chateau Branaire Ducru, St Julien 2012 Good Stock Red seriously good with oodles ofDark 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)