Delectable 92 Point (JS) Duluc

DELICIOUS DULUC

“The 2015 Duluc is the second wine of Chateau Branaire-Ducru, and what a beautiful younger brother it is! The vines used for the Duluc are younger, mostly about 16 years old and although it has classic Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet-Franc, and Petit Verdot, it shows as a much fresher, livelier red. James Suckling describes it as ‘so attractive’ and James Molesworth of the Wine Spectator calls it ‘juicy, with an accessible profile.’ I say this is just too good to miss, because this is a tremendous value for St Julien!” – Jim Knight, The Wine House

If you love French wine as much as we do, and are thinking that now is a great time to learn more, we have the in-depth French Wine Scholar course starting February 22. It is an eight week course that includes eight live webinars and 30 wine samples.

The Wine House Kitchen freshly prepared cocktails to go are back in stock! All our Wine House Kitchen cocktails to go are made with top-of-the-line ingredients. All you need to do to enjoy these premium cocktails is shake well and pour over ice! Each 400ml bottle is only $24 and makes three cocktails. Please keep refrigerated as they are made with fresh ingredients. NOTE: Cocktails to go are only available for curbside pickup.

Check out our CLOSEOUT wines on our website! Quantities are limited to current stock and new closeout wines are added regularly!

NOTE: The Wine House is not open for walk-in customers. We offer curbside pickup between 11AM and 6PM. Please see below for UPDATED curbside pickup instructions and contact us before coming to the store. Please let us know if you have multiple orders to consolidate.

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NOTE! For orders over $250, we now offer Special Local Delivery
Monday - Friday to addresses up to 10 miles from the store for $8/case. Additional delivery options are also available on our website.

92 Points: “Lots of chocolate and juicy fruit to this with currant and walnut undertones. Medium body, soft and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. So attractive. Drink now or hold.” – Janes Suckling (April 2019)

90 Points: “Juicy, with an accessible profile. The plum, fig and boysenberry fruit features mulled spice accents and lively, already-melded brambly grip that rolls through the mesquite-tinged finish. Best from 2019 through 2028.” – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (December 2018)

FROM THE IMPORTER

First Production: 1998
Average Age of Vines: Under 15 years
Grape Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit-Verdot
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Vinification: Stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Size of tanks adapted to size of vineyard plots. Tanks are filled using gravity. First modern winery to use the old-fashioned gravity flow system starting in 1991.
Fermentation Temperature: 26-28 °C
Maceration: 3 weeks, determined by tastings and adapted to each tank. The blending is early, before the end of February following the harvest.
Maturation: Aging in oak barrels for 16-20 months with 60-65% new oak. Wood is selected from various French forests according to its flavor and tannins. Light toasting respecting the wines fruit and aromatic purity. Traditional rackings without pumpings. Fining in barrels with egg whites.
Tasting Notes: Velvety, ruby red color. On the nose, the fruity texture is suave and expressive, supported by notes of spice and smoke. The palate mirrors the notes in the bouquet; the texture is velvety with distinct tannins.
Food Pairings: Pairs well with meat such as quail and veal, and cheeses like Brie or Tomme.
Serving Temperature: 18°C

The Estate

Chateau Branaire-Ducru was originally a part of Chateau Beychevelle, but in the 17th century it split off from that estate. The name “Branaire-Ducru” is derived from Jean Baptiste Braneyre and Gustave Ducru, former owners of the estate. On the label there are 4 crowns which stand for the last 4 members of the Duluc family to have owned the estate–a marquis, a viscount, a count, and a countess. Château Branaire-Ducru is a member of the Bordeaux Union of Grands Crus, of Médocʼs Council of Crus Classés and of the Bordeaux Wine Academy. It was awarded 4th growth classification in 1855.

UPDATED CURBSIDE PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Place your online order.
- You will receive 2 emails. The first will acknowledge receipt of your order and the second will let you know that your order is ready for pickup.

2) Please reply to the second email to tell us you want curbside pickup. IMPORTANT: If you have multiple orders to consolidate, please let us know as we will need extra time to get those to the front of the store!
- We will prepare your order(s), move them to the front of the store and send you a confirmation email that curbside pickup is ready.

3) Pull up in front of the store. There is no need to call when you arrive at the store – just roll down your passenger window and let us know the name on the order(s).
- We will put your order(s) in your vehicle. There is no need to step out of your vehicle.

Due to the large number of phone calls we have been receiving and the time it takes to consolidate orders, please reply to the email letting you know that your wine is ready for pickup and give us time stage and consolidate your order(s). There is no need to phone the store to arrange curbside pickup.