Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, France 2016 Valravn an incredible balance between both

an incredible balance between both sweet and spicy notes

Cava's name derives from the Spanish word for an underground cellar

and just the right combination of fleshy and lean

this is by no means a difficult wine

polished and groomed tannin texture

Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, France 2016 Valravn an incredible balance between bothThe core of this red is loaded with pure plum, blueberry and black currant fruit flavors. The polished structure is integrated, with alluring ganache, anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout, all in a polished and balanced frame. A very classy red that isn't shy about its power but pushes its purity to the fore. 96 Pts Wine Spectator