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Château Brane-Cantenac Château Brane Cantenac Red wine ● Margaux

2020 75cl
  • 94
    DEC
  • 97
    JS
  • 17
    JR
  • 97
    VN
  • Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 2020
    Château Brane-Cantenac - Château Brane Cantenac - 2020 - Rouge
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    In a few words ...

    Baron de Brane, nicknamed the "Napoleon of the vines", acquired Château Gorce in 1833. A pioneer in viticulture, he was well aware of the reputation and potential of this exceptional terroir, located on the best slopes of Cantenac: he devoted all his energy and fortune to it. In 1838, wishing to leave an indelible mark, he chose to rename Gorce: "Brane-Cantenac". In 1925, the Lurton family bought this prestigious cru and, from generation to generation, has perpetuated the complex, aromatic and delicate style of wine for which Brane-Cantenac is renowned.

    Tasting notes

    Appearance

    Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.

    Aroma

    For the Margaux appellation, we find black fruits, such as blackcurrant or blackcurrant, sometimes cooked, and an empyreumatic that gives off aromas of roasted coffee or licorice.

    Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Roasted

    Taste

    On the palate the best Margaux are those who have perfectly integrated their tannins in their structure, giving roundness. We find the aromas of the nose namely black fruits and tertiary flavors such as leather, vanilla.

    Wine Fruity | Long

    Product details

    Keeps

    20 years

    Peak

    -

    Service

    17°C

    Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Merlot, Petit verdot

    Terroir The Margaux appellation covers about 1500 ha in the Medoc. The terroir is characterized by gravelly soil and a rather humid climate, mild in winter and too hot in the summer which allows a good ripening of raisins.

    Culture type

    Reasoned agriculture

    Alcohol

    13.5%

    Content

    75cl

    Decanting

    30 min.

    Food and wine pairings

    Starters

    Appetizer

    Meat

    Roasted lamb, braised veal, rib of beef with bones and pan-seared mushrooms

    Cheeses

    Hard cheese, such as tommes or gouda

    Guides reviews

    4.66/5

    (4 ratings by guides)

    94 / 100 Decanter

    97 / 100 James Suckling

    17 / 20 Jancis Robinson

    97 / 100 Vinous