Chateau Brane-Cantenac

The 2023 Brane-Cantenac is a sensual, silky wine. There’s plenty of depth and structure behind that, but the first impression is most definitely one of elegance. Crushed flowers, spice and dried herbs meld into a core of super-expressive, dark, red-toned fruit. The 100% new oak is impeccably balanced within the wine’s frame. Brane-Cantenac remains one of the best relative values in Bordeaux, or anywhere, for that matter.

Winery: Chateau Brane Cantenac
Appellation: Bordeaux, Margaux
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: N/A
Maturation: Aged for 18 months in new oak barrels
Soil: Sandy, gravel-based soils interspersed with large pebbles
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. Cabernet Franc, Carmenere
Vineyard Orientation: N/A
Vineyard Size: 75 hectares

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Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2023	95-96 James Suckling This shows very pretty fruit and ultra-fine tannins that have an almost al-dente sense to them. It has a medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. The tannin quality is exceptional. 94-96 Vinous The 2023 Brane-Cantenac is a sensual, silky wine. There’s plenty of depth and structure behind that, but the first impression is most definitely one of elegance. Crushed flowers, spice and dried herbs meld into a core of super-expressive, dark, red-toned fruit. The 100% new oak is impeccably balanced within the wine’s frame. Brane-Cantenac remains one of the best relative values in Bordeaux, or anywhere, for that matter. This is a fine effort from proprietor Henri Lurton and his team. Tasted two times. 93-95 Wine Advocate The 2023 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot (which saw some saignée), 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère and 1% Petit Verdot, and it completed its malolactic fermentation in barrels as has been the rule at this estate since the 1990s. Offering up aromas of dark cherries, cassis and spices framed by creamy new oak, it’s medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a creamy core of fruit and a long, gently lactic finish.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker