Henri Lurton’s Brane Cantenac still flies just below most peoples’ radar. Despite a lofty classification, it never really receives the adulation it deserves; the big names in the commune: Margaux, Palmer and Rauzan Segla take most of the plaudits. In our opinion, Brane is right up there with the best performing Chateaux in the Medoc, and presents a great opportunity for astute buyers looking for elegant, refined, traditional claret.
Brane Cantenac 2016 surpasses the superb 2015. It could be one of the finest examples we’ve ever tasted. There’s a classicism and grace here, which places this firmly in Margaux: the wonderfully fragrant, detailed bouquet; the beautifully pitched, perfumed, ripe fruit core; and the silky, refined tannins that grip the palate with a sense of gentle authority. It really is the complete package. Neal Martin declares most appositely: “If you have a penchant for traditional claret, it really doesn’t come better than this.”
Read More“The 2016 Brane-Cantenac has been on a roll of late, under the watchful eye of Henri Lurton. This latest bottled vintage is superb. The divine, pure blackberry and bilberry bouquet develops touches of graphite in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, silky-smooth texture and a superb bead of acidity. This is not a powerful Brane-Cantenac, and it is perhaps less austere than I suspected en primeur, but it should drink beautifully over the next three decades. If you have a penchant for traditional claret, it really doesn’t come better than this. Drink 2028-2056. 96/100” – Neal Martin, vinous.com
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