St. Julien Branaire Ducru, 4ème G.C.C, 1855 2016 pen Fruit is gently pressed

Fruit is gently pressed

leather and tar

AOP Côtes d’Auxerre

this is very rich and solidly structured

possesses the cool continental climate and fossil-strewn limestone soils that imbue Chardonnay with unique traits not found in any other Chardonnay wines - the portlandian limestone soils in Petit Chablis provide for wines of bracing refreshment while bearing the mark of the terroir: notes of lime

St. Julien Branaire Ducru, 4ème G.C.C, 1855 2016 pen Fruit is gently pressed64% 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.