Branaire Ducru - 2006 (750ml) Super Tuscan (IGT) Mourvedre and small dollops of

Mourvedre and small dollops of the other authorized varietals

nicely concentrated

it displays a superb nose of wood smoke

followed by hints of

Branaire Ducru - 2006 (750ml) Super Tuscan (IGT) Mourvedre and small dollops ofProprietor Patrick Maroteaux continues to ratchet up the quality level at this impeccably run St. Julien estate. The 2006 is similar to the 1996 Branaire, but with sweeter fruit. A deep ruby purple hue precedes a perfumed nose of sweet boysenberries, black cherries, minerals, spring flowers, and a hint of pain grille in the background. Fresh, savory, medium to full bodied flavors coat the palate with beautiful purity, no hard edges, ripe tannin, and