Alto de Cantenac Brown

2021
Blend
90% Sauvignon Blanc
10% Semillon
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Bordeaux Blanc
UPC
0 15643 84359 4
New
Other
Verified Stock
12350-21
Product Ratings
Decanter 92pt

Peach and apricot aromas with notes of clementine. The palate is rather rich, yet has balance, and the yellow stone fruit aspects of the Semillon seem to be shining through now. Some burgeoning notes of toffee mean that it's time to drink this up now. 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillon, aged largely in second-use oak barrels with 10% new. Try with pork chops in a mango sauce

by Decanter, 2024
James Suckling 92-93pt

Lots of sliced apple and lime with some grapefruit on both the nose and palate. Green mango, too. Medium body, bright acidity and a fresh finish. Minerally and clean. Hints of honeysuckle. A blend of 90% sauvignon blanc and 10% semillon.

by James Suckling, 2022
Vinous Media 91pt

The 2021 Alto de Cantenac Brown is a very pretty dry white. Lemon confit, pear, chamomile, spice and dried flowers are all laced together. The 2021 offers fine energy and depth, with a touch of new oak that wraps it all together while adding the textural richness that is such a house signature.

by Vinous Media, 2023

Tasting notes

This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and so, pairing matching the nice acidity. Serve chilled this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals. 90% Sauvignon Blanc , 10% Sémillon

Description

For many years, the magnicient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriO de Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine. We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a ne white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. Fermented in barrel, 90% 1 year oak barrels and 10% new oak. We wished to make a wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !