Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint Julien 2005 Alsace Elian Da Ros is one

Elian Da Ros is one of South West France’s most exciting up-and-coming winemakers and we can’t get enough of his wines

indicating "a place touched by sun”

but on the palate this wine is utterly classic

Spice and pastry accents add detail to the core of peach

accompanied by a very long-lasting finish -- promising fine years of aging

Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint Julien 2005 Alsace Elian Da Ros is oneBase of neck or better 95 James Suckling A nice, complex wine with notes of flowers, berries and leather in the nose. Full bodied, with pure fruit that turns from light raspberry to cherry jam. This is balanced and silky, a beautiful harmony. 07 2011