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Chateau Brane-Cantenac2010

Chateau Brane-CantenacMargaux, France

Château Brane-Cantenac is the grand vin of this historic Margaux second growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon–led blend (typicall…Learn More »

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/750ml

2010 Retail Average

94

/100

2010 Pro Rating

Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2010 Vintage Overview

2010 OVERVIEW

Deep and quietly powerful, this 2010 Château Brane-Cantenac layers black plum, cassis and redcurrant fruit with notes of dark chocolate, licorice, tobacco leaf and a stony, almost Pauillac-like firmness. The palate feels dense yet refined, with polished tannins and a long, savory finish that shows how serious and long-lived this celebrated vintage is in Margaux.

Drinking Window
2020 2040
Pairings

Dry-aged ribeye steak; Roast lamb with garlic and herbs; Duck breast with blackcurrant sauce

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Chateau Brane-Cantenac · Knowledge Base

About Chateau Brane-Cantenac

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.