Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, France 2016 Vina Vik Powerful and meaty with an

Powerful and meaty with an excellent bouquet that remains on post nasal

"This wine was made in 2011 and 2012 but not in 2013

Hints of cotton candy

Rocca Coeli Rosso comes from a small vineyard (less than 2 hectares) on the flanks of Etna

so I only tasted the 2019 Vino de Finca

Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, France 2016 Vina Vik Powerful and meaty with anThe core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with alluring ganache, anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout, all in a polished and balanced frame. A very classy red that isn't shy about its power but pushes its purity to the fore. 96 Pts Wine Spectator