2003 Branaire-Ducru, St-Julien the 2013 comes across as

the 2013 comes across as a bit heavy and roasted

Once on the palate

There is a pleasing follow-through from aroma to flavor and a core of ripe apple

A good vintage that was spoiled somewhat by rain at harvest

This is tannic for the vintage and needs time to soften

2003 Branaire-Ducru, St-Julien the 2013 comes across asOne of the great estates of southern Saint Julien, producing wines whose regularity in succeeding vintages is remarkable. For 2003, Branaire has produced a dark wine, with dry, powerful tannins coming from very ripe fruit. The wood is dry and toasty, leaving a general impression of a wine that will age at a stately pace.