Bright, deep ruby-red. Sappy aromas of raspberry, blackcurrant and sweet spices are complicated by an intense note of violet. Bright and juicy in the mouth, offering excellent volume for the vintage as well as noteworthy floral lift to the fresh dark currant and plum flavors. The wine's sappy quality gives it good inner-mouth energy and early deliciousness, even if it lacks the structure of the best vintages. On the other hand, by avoiding overextraction the lovely 2011 Branaire-Ducru offers plenty of early appeal. Juli 2014

The 2011 Branaire-Ducru offers more red fruit on the nose than the 2012 and perhaps less mineralité and tension. Amongst the blackberry and wild strawberry scents are hints of espresso and sandalwood as the secondary aromas begin to manifest. The palate is medium-bodied with a firm structure, quite masculine in style and perhaps needing a little more flesh towards the finish. There is a pleasing salinity to this Branaire-Ducru and good length, although it just needs more tension and personality to shine through. It might be just a question of time. Tasted at the property. März 2020

A dense blue/ruby/purple color is followed by notes of raspberries, incense and spring flowers, supple tannins, medium body and excellent elegance as well as purity. The result is a suave, savory 2011. While it does not possess the size or richness of vintages such as 2009 and 2010, the 2011 has plenty of charm and appeal. Drink it over the next decade. April 2014

This is tight and structured, with blueberry and mineral character. Full and firm with excellent tannins for the vintage. Needs at least four years to soften but shows potential: try in 2018. Februar 2014