1982 Branaire-Ducru, St-Julien

A strong effort for this estate, the 1982 exhibits sweet aromas of plums, licorice, earth, and flowers. The tannins are slightly rustic, but the sweetness of the fruit, the broad expansive mouthfeel, and the wine‰۪s full maturity represent a classic Bordeaux at the top of its game. Enjoy it over the next 5-8 years. (RP)