chateau brane cantenac 2eme cru classe margaux

Château Brane-Cantenac

Château Brane Cantenac, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 2012

Name: Château Brane Cantenac, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux
Brand: Château Brane-Cantenac
Price: 295 GBP

90/100

The Wine Independent

92/100

Vinous

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2012
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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

The flavour profile is classic, 2012 was not a solaire vintage but there is power up front; dominated by rich dark fruits as well as delicate red currants, orange rind and cherry aromas. There is an incredible amount of mineral lift on the mid palate: pencil shavings, sea salt, pepper and cracked fennel seed. Cigar box lingers on the long persistent finish with hints of forest floor starting to show.

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Critic Reviews

90/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

The 2012 Brane-Cantenac is medium to deep garnet colored. It opens with tobacco leaf, leather, and tilled earth scents over a core of prunes and mince pies, plus a suggestion of dried sage. The medium-bodied palate is a little thin yet has nice freshness, offering chewy tannins and a savory finish.

drinking window 2022 - 2032

date of review 02/2023

92/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2012 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 27 to October 16. It has a straight-down-the-fairway, classic nose for this estate, featuring open tobacco and graphite aromas that display great vivacity. You would think this was a Pauillac if tasted blind. The medium-bodied palate is more saline compared to previous bottles, delivering fine tannin and a tang of white pepper and fennel toward the finish that lingers in the mouth. This was a big surprise, but the 2012s have really blossomed in bottle, and this is no different. Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the château.

drinking window 2021 - 2045

date of review 01/2019

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Specifications

Country:

France

Region:

Bordeaux

Appellation:

Margaux

Producer:

Château Brane-Cantenac

style:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

Cab Sauvignon Merlot

abv:

13%

allergen information

This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.