2016 de Braude
Estimated value
Buying options
Tasting notes
The 2016 de Braude feels a little volatile on the nose compared to the excellent Bibian poured alongside. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy, slightly dry tannin with a solid, quite structured and more classic finish. It is a Cru Bourgeois that does not quite know what it wants to be. Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois tasting in London.
Critic scores
Average Score
James Suckling
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot. Delicious red fruit that seems more Merlot than Cabernet, with an openness and generosity that is very pleasing for a young bordeaux. Slightly stalky notes on the palate add some welcome complexity. Very finely sanded tannins, bright acidic finish – very likeable! (RH)
Dynamic wine with sliced-berry, raspberry and lemon character. Medium body and a vivid finish. Mar 17, www.jamessuckling.com