Rich purple garnet, dense in the middle, purple shimmer on the outside. Rarely did a branaire have such a dark color in the primeur. Ripe bouquet, almost indicating a creamy fullness, the fruit suggests elderberry and cassis notes. Firm on the palate, balanced astringency, great back aroma. There are only very few Grand Crus this year that top their own performance in 2010 with the 2014. I put this brilliantly successful branaire with convience on its high rating. That would then also be the end of a long non-shopping dry spell.