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 »
$104
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
95
/100
2018 Pro Rating
From the first glass, 2018 Château Brane-Cantenac feels like a landmark vintage for the estate, layering pure cassis and blackberry with hints of dark chocolate, cedar, and dried flowers over a suave, finely woven frame. The palate is medium to full in weight but precise and energetic, its polished tannins and fresh acidity stretching the fruit into a long, scented finish that promises real complexity with time. This is a graceful, quietly powerful Margaux that deserves unhurried cellaring.
Roast rack of lamb with garlic and herbs, Dry-aged ribeye steak, Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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.