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Chateau Brane-Cantenac

2018
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Margaux
UPC
0 15643 67212 5
0 15643 78724 9
Red Wine
Verified Stock
Verified Stock
1660-18
1660A-18
Product Ratings
Decanter 95pt

Deep and generous blackberry fruits and rich chocolate, there is good balance here with depth and interest and a ton of flavour. Really good stuff, with juice and a drive forward through the palate. 1% Petit Verdot makes up the blend - there was no Carmenere in the grand vin in 2018. A yield of 45hl/ha. 70% new oak.

by Decanter, 2020
James Suckling 95pt

Aromas of mushroom, meat, bark and iodine with blackberries and blackcurrants, following through to a full body with firm, creamy tannins that give structure and form to the wine. Tight on the finish. Long and persistent with presence.

by James Suckling, 2021
Wine Advocate 93+pt

The 2018 Brane-Cantenac is medium to deep garnet-purple in color, leaping from the glass with vibrant notes of kirsch, black raspberries and warm cassis, plus suggestions of roses, forest floor and cinnamon stick with a waft of cedar chest. The medium-bodied palate is wonderfully elegant and refreshing, weighing in at just 13.5% alcohol, while not scrimping on the interplay of red and black fruits. It has lovely soft tannins and a long, perfumed finish. Impressive!

by Wine Advocate, 2021
Wine Enthusiast 96pt

This is now performing as one of the top Margaux estates. Their latest release shows structure, elegant black fruits and rich tannins. Densely textured and vibrantly fruity, the wine has a fine future.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2021
Decanter 95pt

Deep and generous blackberry fruits and rich chocolate, there is good balance here with depth and interest and a ton of flavour. Really good stuff, with juice and a drive forward through the palate. 1% Petit Verdot makes up the blend - there was no Carmenere in the grand vin in 2018. A yield of 45hl/ha. 70% new oak.

by Decanter, 2020
James Suckling 95pt

Aromas of mushroom, meat, bark and iodine with blackberries and blackcurrants, following through to a full body with firm, creamy tannins that give structure and form to the wine. Tight on the finish. Long and persistent with presence.

by James Suckling, 2021
Wine Advocate 93+pt

The 2018 Brane-Cantenac is medium to deep garnet-purple in color, leaping from the glass with vibrant notes of kirsch, black raspberries and warm cassis, plus suggestions of roses, forest floor and cinnamon stick with a waft of cedar chest. The medium-bodied palate is wonderfully elegant and refreshing, weighing in at just 13.5% alcohol, while not scrimping on the interplay of red and black fruits. It has lovely soft tannins and a long, perfumed finish. Impressive!

by Wine Advocate, 2021
Wine Enthusiast 96pt

This is now performing as one of the top Margaux estates. Their latest release shows structure, elegant black fruits and rich tannins. Densely textured and vibrantly fruity, the wine has a fine future.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2021