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

    Château Brane Cantenac, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 2020

    91/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    94/100
    The Wine Independent
    95/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2020

      6x75cl

      DP

      £357.53

    Broking
    1. 2020

      6x75cl

      DP

      £321.53

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    “Concentration” is Henri Lurton’s word for 2020. After 50 days without rain, it’s no surprise that Brane has an intense colour and a deep core of fruit, however, what makes the 2020 so special is that it marries the characteristics of the vintage with the sumptuous style of this terroir. Beautifully perfumed fruit, notes of coal, crème de cassis, griotte, gentle spices, this is a pure and very seductive nose. On the palate, while serious and more profound than the 2019, it retains the classic Brane charm; refined, sophisticated with a generosity of fruit that feels like velvet on the palate. Pure crème de mûre, mulberry, notes of dark chocolate, very impressive and long, the fruit is sweet, fresh and vital. The tannin management is impeccable, they caress the palate with notes of cocoa nibs, and bramble fruit, providing length and definition on the saline finish. Delicious! 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère.

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    Critic Reviews

    95/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2020 Brane-Cantenac shows a little wood influence on the nose at the moment, presently obscuring some of the terroir. Savory elements emerge with time and improve with each swirl of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, quite saline and spicy, with a marine-infused entry, though is needs more refinement toward the finish. Quite structured and serious, this Margaux requires time in bottle, yet there is pedigree from start to finish. Though this is not a 2020 I would touch for a few years, it will eventually reach its high potential. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
    drinking window 2030 - 2058
    date of review 11/2024
    94/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2020 Brane-Cantenac is deep garnet-purple in color. It gallops out with energetic scents of black and red currant preserves, fresh boysenberries, and candied violets, plus wafts of bay leaves and graphite. The medium-bodied palate shimmers with vibrant black and red berry flavors, supported by firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and earthy.
    drinking window 2026 - 2045
    date of review 03/2023
    91/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    This is super enjoyable, aged entirely in 85hl oak casks, fresh and unfussy but maintaining appellation signature, with a savoury edge of smoke, raspberry leaf and red cherry, soft tannins even at this early stage. Bottled under this name since 2014, replacing Chateau Nioton.
    drinking window 2023 - 2032
    date of review 02/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Margaux
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    abv:
    13%

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