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Château Branaire-Ducru

Château Branaire-Ducru

About Château Branaire-Ducru

Classified as Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Château Branaire-Ducru sits in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle. The house produces Duluc de Branaire-Ducru and Château Branaire-Ducru. Visits are available April through October, Monday to Saturday, 9.00–17.30, and November through March, Monday to Friday, 9.00–17.00. The cellar remains open during harvest. Tours move through the suspended vat room and barrel cellar. A classic visit runs €40. The program offers L'épicurienne, pairing wines with chocolates from artisan chocolatier Jordan Bac, at €55. La Signature presents a vertical of four Château Branaire-Ducru wines for €85. La verticale, a five-vintage vertical spanning three decades, costs €1250 for up to six people. French, English, and Italian spoken.

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Tasting Experiences

Visiting Château Branaire-Ducru

Tasting fee
€40 to €150 per person
Reservations
Required
Tasting room
Open to visitors

When to visit Château Branaire-Ducru

Monday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Good to know about Château Branaire-Ducru

Yes, Château Branaire-Ducru has a tasting room open to visitors. Visits are by reservation, so book ahead rather than dropping in.
Signature bottles include Duluc de Branaire-Ducru, Château Branaire-Ducru. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
A tasting at Château Branaire-Ducru costs €40 to €150 per person. Fees change with the season and the experience booked, so confirm the current price when you reserve.
Yes, Château Branaire-Ducru has food available alongside tastings. Having food while tasting reduces the effect of alcohol and helps you taste more accurately. Worth taking advantage of when offered.
Yes, Château Branaire-Ducru offers vineyard tours. Options include: La classique, L'épicurienne, La Signature and La verticale. Tour spots fill before standard tasting reservations. Book your tour and tasting together when you reserve.
Château Branaire-Ducru is in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine wine region. Phone: 05 56 59 25 86. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Château Branaire-Ducru was established in 1855, giving the estate 171 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM | Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM | Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM | Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM | Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 5:30 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed. Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Where to find Château Branaire-Ducru

1 Chem. de Bourdieu
Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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