Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 176: As usual, the 2005 Branaire-Ducru is one of the more distinctive wines of St.-Julien. Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux has turned out another classic. While not as opulent or fleshy as the 2003, and it remains to be seen if it will eclipse the 2000, the 2005 is a big, structured, intensely rich effort with raspberry, blueberry, and spring flower garden characteristics, stunning purity, full-bodied power, and good underlying acidity as well as harmony. The hard tannins suggest 8-9 years of cellaring will be beneficial; it should last for three decades. 95 points.
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Critic score 93.25/100
Maturity Young 2027 - 2045
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Critic score 94.25/100
Maturity Young 2025 - 2046
Maturity Ready 2013 - 2028
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