1981 Branaire-Ducru
Rating 85 points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 1984
Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Issue Date 1st Jan 1998
Source Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition, The Wine Advocate
Somewhat understated in personality, the 1981 Branaire is quite successful, but forward, precociously supple, and fruity. The bouquet is already showing expansive, complex, chocolatey, cedary components. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 11/84.