The 2016 Branaire-Ducru is a real classic, and in the fullness of time, it will likely rival or even surpass the more charming, demonstrative 2019. Unwinding in the glass with deep aromas of dark berries, cassis, loamy soil, pencil shavings and cigar smoke, it’s medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a taut, structured profile and a long, penetrating finish.

Food Pairing: QUAIL AND VEAL, AND CHEESES LIKE BRIE OR TOMME.

Varietal: CAB SAUV, MERLOT, PETIT VERDOT, CAB FRANC