Château BRANE-CANTENAC
2ème grand cru classé
- 2016
- Margaux
Under the direction of Henri Lurton, Brane-Cantenac has gained in recent years in fullness and density and has become one of the leading growths of the appellation along with Palmer and Rauzan-Ségla and even the most authentically Margalese of them all. Let there be no mistake, behind a typically Margalaise elegance and delicacy that encourages tasting it too young, Brane-Cantenac needs time to blossom and reveal itself.
The 2016 vintage is rated 97/100 by Jean-Marc Quarin « Entre le milieu de bouche et la finale, ce vin accélère, glisse, s'amplifie et s'achève profond et noble tout en se montrant très minutieux dans sa texture. » (Feb. 2022)
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée :
- 2026-2042
- Potential alcohol :
- 13.5%
From the same producer
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Second wine of Brane-Cantenac, Baron de Brane demonstrates even more than his big brother the progress made in this château over the last 15 years. With a silky smooth 2016, deliciously crisp and juicy on the finish, Baron de Brane is now more than a second wine, it is a brand in its own right!
Rated 96/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Il se révèle envoutant et complexe, très soyeux mais intense en bouche » (Sept. 2021)
Rated 96/100 by En Magnum « Délicieux sur le plan aromatique, avec une rare élégance de texture et un parfait équilibre. À notre sens, le Brane le plus fin produit depuis 20 ans. Un cru de tout premier ordre, qui joue dans la cour des grands. » (Avr. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
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Second wine of Brane-Cantenac, Baron de Brane demonstrates even more than his big brother the progress made in this château over the last 15 years. With a silky smooth 2016, deliciously crisp and juicy on the finish, Baron de Brane is now more than a second wine, it is a brand in its own right!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
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Second wine of Brane-Cantenac, Baron de Brane demonstrates even more than his big brother the progress made in this château over the last 15 years. With a silky smooth 2016, deliciously crisp and juicy on the finish, Baron de Brane is now more than a second wine, it is a brand in its own right!
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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Under the direction of Henri Lurton, Brane-Cantenac has gained in recent years in fullness and density and has become one of the leading growths of the appellation along with Palmer and Rauzan-Ségla and even the most authentically Margalese of them all. Let there be no mistake, behind a typically Margalaise elegance and delicacy that encourages tasting it too young, Brane-Cantenac needs time to blossom and reveal itself.
Rated 96/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Il se révèle envoutant et complexe, très soyeux mais intense en bouche » (Sept. 2021)
Rated 96/100 by En Magnum « Délicieux sur le plan aromatique, avec une rare élégance de texture et un parfait équilibre. À notre sens, le Brane le plus fin produit depuis 20 ans. Un cru de tout premier ordre, qui joue dans la cour des grands. » (Avr. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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Under the direction of Henri Lurton, Brane-Cantenac has gained in recent years in fullness and density and has become one of the leading growths of the appellation along with Palmer and Rauzan-Ségla and even the most authentically Margalese of them all. Let there be no mistake, behind a typically Margalaise elegance and delicacy that encourages tasting it too young, Brane-Cantenac needs time to blossom and reveal itself.
The 2014 vintage is rated 94/100 by N.Martin "The 2014 Brane-Cantenac has a clean, opulent bouquet of bright black fruits, with hints of meat juice, mint and potpourri. This is one of the most complex aromas in the Margaux cuvée. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, slightly spicy with a hint of black pepper. It develops on the palate, leading to a structured and impressive finish. This wine should age well in bottle, it's splendid and one of the best values of this vintage ". (February 2024)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2034
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Under the direction of Henri Lurton, Brane-Cantenac has gained in recent years in fullness and density and has become one of the leading growths of the appellation along with Palmer and Rauzan-Ségla and even the most authentically Margalese of them all. Let there be no mistake, behind a typically Margalaise elegance and delicacy that encourages tasting it too young, Brane-Cantenac needs time to blossom and reveal itself.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Under the direction of Henri Lurton, Brane-Cantenac has gained in recent years in fullness and density and has become one of the leading growths of the appellation along with Palmer and Rauzan-Ségla and even the most authentically Margalese of them all. Let there be no mistake, behind a typically Margalaise elegance and delicacy that encourages tasting it too young, Brane-Cantenac needs time to blossom and reveal itself.
Re-tasted 10 years later by the Revue du Vin de France and rated 18/20 "very seductive, with an intense palate, still marked by fresh fruit flavours".
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2036
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Under the direction of Henri Lurton, Brane-Cantenac has gained in recent years in fullness and density and has become one of the leading growths of the appellation along with Palmer and Rauzan-Ségla and even the most authentically Margalese of them all. Let there be no mistake, behind a typically Margalaise elegance and delicacy that encourages tasting it too young, Brane-Cantenac needs time to blossom and reveal itself.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2016-2026
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%