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 »
$102
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
93
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Supple yet focused, the 2021 Château Cantenac Brown shows pure blackcurrant and red cherry layered with tobacco leaf, cedar and a touch of dark chocolate, all framed by fine, chalky tannins and bright acidity. This vintage feels elegant rather than massive, with a poised, classical Margaux profile and a gently gripping, stone-tinged finish that lingers without heaviness.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Duck breast with cherry glaze; Grilled ribeye with herb butter
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.