Chateau Brane-Cantenac • Margaux, France
Château Brane-Cantenac is the grand vin of this historic Margaux second growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend (typicall…Château Brane-Cantenac is the grand vin of this historic Margaux second growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend (typically with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a touch of Carmenère/Petit Verdot) grown on deep gravel soils that give the wine its h…Learn More »
$160
/750ml
2005 Retail Average
94
/100
2005 Pro Rating
In 2005, Chateau Brane-Cantenac delivers a poised, classical Margaux with vivid red and dark berry fruit layered over cedar, pencil shavings and a gentle mocha warmth. Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2005 is medium-bodied yet intense, its finely knit tannins and bright acidity giving a long, cool, tobacco-tinged finish that is just now relaxing into savory complexity while retaining great energy.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Duck breast with cherry reduction; Dry-aged ribeye with herb butter
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Château Brane-Cantenac is the grand vin of this historic Margaux second growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend (typically with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and a touch of Carmenère/Petit Verdot) grown on deep gravel soils that give the wine its hallmark finesse and perfume. Stylistically, it is known for its aromatic florality, refined black and red fruit, and silky yet structured tannins, combining classic Left Bank elegance with the capacity to age gracefully over decades.