Chateau Branaire Ducru, St Julien 2012 Domaine de La Madone almond-marzipan croissants

almond-marzipan croissants

The nose from the glass is instant and bold with aromas of cherries

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

long future ahead of it

but has the wonderfully distinct flavours of honey

Chateau Branaire Ducru, St Julien 2012 Domaine de La Madone almond-marzipan croissantsDark 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)