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 »
$70
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
95
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Silky yet firmly structured, the 2023 Chateau Brane-Cantenac layers cool cassis and plum fruit with violet, graphite, and gentle tobacco tones, all wrapped in polished new oak that feels precise rather than showy. Medium to full in body, it glides across the palate with refined, creamy tannins and a long, pure, mouthwatering finish that promises impressive nuance with time in bottle.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Roast duck with cherries; Dry-aged ribeye steak
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.