Chateau Cantenac Brown • Margaux, France
Château Cantenac Brown is the 1855-classified Grand Cru Classé red “grand vin” of this Margaux estate, typically based o…Château Cantenac Brown is the 1855-classified Grand Cru Classé red “grand vin” of this Margaux estate, typically based on Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak. Sourced from gravel-rich, well‑drain…Learn More »
$100
/750ml
2010 Retail Average
94
/100
2010 Pro Rating
Dark, scented fruit pours from the glass, with Château Cantenac Brown 2010 layering blackberry, plum and a touch of minty earth over sleek, finely etched tannins. The palate is deep and concentrated yet classically Margaux in its poise, the ripe dark fruit framed by graphite, spice and discreet oak, leading to a long, cool, effortlessly persistent finish. This is one of the most complete and ageworthy modern vintages from the estate, powerful but impeccably tailored.
Roast lamb with thyme and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye steak; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Château Cantenac Brown is the 1855-classified Grand Cru Classé red “grand vin” of this Margaux estate, typically based on Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak. Sourced from gravel-rich, well‑drained left‑bank terroirs and farmed with a focus on sustainable viticulture, it is known for a dense yet velvety, full-bodied style that marries ripe red and black fruit, spice and floral notes with fine tannins, tension, and strong aging potential.