The visit was capped off by previews of the 2004 Cristal and the as-yet-unreleased Cristal Rose

The 2013 vintage was balanced overall without the sudden heat waves we saw in the summers of 2011 and 2012

Made after very long ageing in different oak vats and barrels

The wine is aged in very mild oak in order to maintain the purity of the fruit and the robust tannins that come naturally to it

Although the Cerequio vineyard did not suffer hail in 2014 (it did in 2016)

Branaire Ducru Size:3x3L The visit was capped offThe 1996 Branaire Ducru is a delightful vintage and represents the pinnacle of that decade. It has an exquisite bouquet that is defined and focused, blackberry, pencil lead, tobacco and a touch of chimney soot after time. The palate is very pure with really fine tannin. There is a sense of panache and class about this 1996, detailed and utterly harmonious with hints of blue fruit towards the Margaux like finish. Classic Branaire Ducru. Tasted at the