Chateau Brane Cantenac - Margaux, Bordeaux - France
CHATEAU BRANE CANTENAC - MARGAUX GRAND CRU, BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Second Classified Growth in 1855.
Deep purple colour. Very complex nose revealing aromas of black fruits, toast, vanilla and floral and fresh notes. In the palate the wine is supple and round, the tannic structure is fine and silky and the finish persists with a very pleasant aromatic back palate. A wine dense, fleshy with a remarkable depth and a perfect balance: refine and powerful tannins. Long potential ageing: 2025-2040
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FRANCE
Bordeaux
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Product Description
The ancient origins of this property date back in the 17th century. In 1838, Jacques-Maxime de Brane, changed the estate's name by adding his name alongside this of the village. In 1925, Léonce Récapet, distiller from the Entre-deux-Mers region and father-in-law of François Lurton, took over Brane-Cantenac as well as 40% of Château Margaux.
After the death of Léonce, François was forced to accept the sale of his shares of Château Margaux. However, he kept Brane-Cantenac, which he left to his son, Lucien, in 1954. Lucien, a qualified agricultural engineer, settled at Brane with his wife Marie-Jeanne. He put Brane back on the top rung. Henri, his son, took over the estate in 1992, putting into practice his worldwide viticultural experience.
Accolades
Awards
Wine Spectator 90 Points
American wine lifestyle magazine and one of the top 3 in the USA, it offers wine ratings, interviews and wine news articles. Past wine critics include James Suckling.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 96 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
Wine Facts
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Eric Boissenot |
| Producer | Chateau Brane Cantenac |
| Average age of vines | 35 YEARS |
| Production method | 150,000 bottles |
| Harvest method | Manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | 1/3 wooden vats, 1/3 concrete vats and 1/3 stainless steel vats. |
| Aging | 18 months (70% new oak barrels, 30% one wine barrels) |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Complex, Elegant, Long Finish, Round, Silky Tannin, Structured |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Floral, Fresh, Toasted, Vanilla |
| SKU | BO102 |
Reviews & Ratings
The ancient origins of this property date back in the 17th century. In 1838, Jacques-Maxime de Brane, changed the estate's name by adding his name alongside this of the village. In 1925, Léonce Récapet, distiller from the Entre-deux-Mers region and father-in-law of François Lurton, took over Brane-Cantenac as well as 40% of Château Margaux.
After the death of Léonce, François was forced to accept the sale of his shares of Château Margaux. However, he kept Brane-Cantenac, which he left to his son, Lucien, in 1954. Lucien, a qualified agricultural engineer, settled at Brane with his wife Marie-Jeanne. He put Brane back on the top rung. Henri, his son, took over the estate in 1992, putting into practice his worldwide viticultural experience.
Awards
Wine Spectator 90 Points
American wine lifestyle magazine and one of the top 3 in the USA, it offers wine ratings, interviews and wine news articles. Past wine critics include James Suckling.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 96 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Eric Boissenot |
| Producer | Chateau Brane Cantenac |
| Average age of vines | 35 YEARS |
| Production method | 150,000 bottles |
| Harvest method | Manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | 1/3 wooden vats, 1/3 concrete vats and 1/3 stainless steel vats. |
| Aging | 18 months (70% new oak barrels, 30% one wine barrels) |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Complex, Elegant, Long Finish, Round, Silky Tannin, Structured |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Floral, Fresh, Toasted, Vanilla |
| SKU | BO102 |
