Château Branaire-Ducru
Château Branaire-Ducru
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
About
Chateau Branaire-Ducru, recognized as a Grand Cru Classe in the prestigious 1855 classification, is one of the flagships of the Saint Julien appellation. It is a charming place with its Palladian architecture. This family estate originated in 1680. Today, it combines its history and experience with the modernity of its wine growing facilities. Chateau Branaire-Ducru is distributed on all the major world markets and is one of the elite group of the greatest Bordeaux wines.
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LKotsonas
Edina, MN145 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Our guide, Cindy, was delightful--smart, funny and informative. My husband and I got a private tour of the beautiful vineyards, barrel room and tank room. We met winemaker and cellar workers along the way and all were very cordial. And the wine! C'est tres bon!If only visit one chateau in Bordeaux, make it Chateau Branaire-Ducru.
Written 4 May 2019
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Barbelle25
Newmarket, UK55 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Really excellent private tour with a wonderful guide who used a variety of methods to help to explain the various processes, so much more informative than other Château. The wine is lovely too which helps!
Written 31 July 2018
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Carl_CC_Rider
Lake Bluff, IL374 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
We did a private tour and tasting (by appointment) at Chateaux Branaire-Ducru in the St. Julien area near Bordeaux. This was a great experience as our guide (Cindy Rodriguez) spoke great English, and was a veritable fountain of information about the entirety of wine making and viticulture. The vineyard is amazing, and you go away with a deeper appreciation of what it takes to make such fine wine.
Written 25 April 2018
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Oliver S
New York City, NY11,414 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
We were about a dozen in the group (you must make an appointment in advance). They started on time, the guide was very knowledgeable and answered all questions in detail. She had a tablet with videos demonstrating the process , this was followed by actual visit of the stills and the barrels where the aging is done. Harvesting is done manually. Finally, the tasting was very professional. Cost: a modest €7. You could buy wine on the premises. If you can find the chateau, since signage is as bad as everywhere else in the area.
Written 17 May 2017
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Hello!
We would like to thank you for your kind comment.
It is a pleasure to share our passion: The wine!
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the visit and the wine tasting.
Have a nice day!
Best Regards,
Cindy
Château Branaire-Ducru
Written 13 June 2017
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Kevin G
Basingstoke, UK104 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
On a beautiful sunny day the Medoc is a wonderful place to be.
To be there and to drink wine just makes it a perfect day.
Chateau Branaire is a small vineyard which specialises in high end reds. The chateau itself is gorgeous in creamy buff stone with well tended grounds.
Our guide, Cindy, was a delight, explaining how the process works from the planting to the final bottling.
A great day thoroughly recommend.
To be there and to drink wine just makes it a perfect day.
Chateau Branaire is a small vineyard which specialises in high end reds. The chateau itself is gorgeous in creamy buff stone with well tended grounds.
Our guide, Cindy, was a delight, explaining how the process works from the planting to the final bottling.
A great day thoroughly recommend.
Written 14 May 2017
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Hello!
Thank you so much for your kind message.
We are glad to hear that we helped to make a perfect day to you.
We wish you a great day!
Best regards,
Cindy
Château Branaire-Ducru.
Written 13 June 2017
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Wei
London, UK1,219 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
We booked this wine tour - it set off very early on a Saturday but it doesn't disappoint us - this is a great vine yard! The lady who received us is so lovely and wonderful - we learnt so much from her. She took the group picture for us - can't wait to see!
Written 5 September 2016
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Hello!
Thank you so much for your kind message!
I very much enjoyed to receive you. Definitely a great group.
I hope to see you again.
All the best,
Cindy
Château Branaire-Ducru
Written 7 September 2016
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epicure5
Salt Lake City, UT39 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
A truly grand and beautiful chateau. The wine is one of the best value luxury wines in the world. When visiting Bordeaux, I would highly recommend visiting Chateau Branaire Ducru in St Julien.
Written 30 July 2016
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Hello,
Thank you so much for your message.
We are glad to hear that you like our wines!
Best regards,
Château Branaire-Ducru's team.
Written 7 September 2016
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DavenCarol
San Mateo, CA273 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
This was our third tour of the day and the weather was the warmest day of the year at that time so everyone was a bit tired. Our guide was very accommodating and kept us indoors as much as possible.
The winery makes two wines, Ch. Brannier Ducru is their primary bottling and the Duluc de Brannier Ducru is made with grapes from their younger vines less than 15 years old. The winery uses gravity to fill the temperature controlled tanks.
The two wines tasted were both nice with our preference being the 2008 Ch.Branaire over the 2006 Duluc. If you are in the area it is basically across the street from Chateau Beychevelle.
The winery makes two wines, Ch. Brannier Ducru is their primary bottling and the Duluc de Brannier Ducru is made with grapes from their younger vines less than 15 years old. The winery uses gravity to fill the temperature controlled tanks.
The two wines tasted were both nice with our preference being the 2008 Ch.Branaire over the 2006 Duluc. If you are in the area it is basically across the street from Chateau Beychevelle.
Written 19 June 2015
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Hello,
Thank you so much for your kind comment.
For us is important to take care of our visitors.
Have a nice day!
Best regards,
Team of Château Branaire-Ducru
Written 23 March 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Château Branaire-Ducru
- Château Branaire-Ducru is open:
- Mon - Fri 09:00 - 17:30
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