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Château Brane Cantenac 2018

87,00€
116,00€ / l
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Description

France / Bordeaux / Margaux

At the heart of the esteemed Margaux appellation lies the 2ème Cru Classé Château Brane-Cantenac. This 75-hectare estate is renowned for wines of remarkable elegance and finesse and is a symbol of quality and excellence in the world of fine wines. The family-owned winery is run by Henri Lurton. The energetic winemaker places the highest value on natural cultivation. Since 2010, he has converted his estate to sustainable agriculture. The descendant of one of France's most significant wine dynasties has now earned the reputation of belonging to the avant-garde of Bordeaux's globally renowned winemakers.

Wine profile: Château Brane Cantenac 2018

Expansion: 18 months in 70% new barriques

Grape variety (filter): 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Carmenère

Maturity: 2024 – 2042

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 13.5% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Château Brane-Cantenac, 33460 Margaux, France

Specifications
  • Robert Parker
    94/100
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    95/100
  • James Suckling
    95/100
Bordeaux

In Portrait:

Château Brane-Cantenac

Château Brane-Cantenac is a historic Margaux estate on the highly prized gravel rises of Cantenac.

The approximately 75 hectares are Cabernet-dominated, with Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, carefully divided into parcels and farmed sustainably. In the cellar, tradition and precision come together: selective hand harvesting, gravity-flow handling, temperature-controlled fermentation and measured ageing in French oak.

The house style is classic Margaux: fragrant finesse and floral elegance, fine graphite and cedar notes, taut, silky tannins and impressive depth of flavour.

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Bordeaux

Origin in Focus

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions – a name that has stood for elegance, diversity and ageing potential for centuries. Gravel, clay and limestone soils alternate, allowing fine nuances in the wines that reflect both terroir and craftsmanship.

Bordeaux is typically known for blends in which grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc work together harmoniously.

Stylistically, red Bordeaux wines are defined by a balance of fruit, structure and freshness. The white wines – usually made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and sometimes Muscadelle – range from crisp and citrus-driven to creamy and complex.

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