Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2023 750ml

Name: Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2023 750ml
Brand: Chateau Cantenac Brown
SKU: 1056321
Price: 62.95 USD
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Rating: 93.6 (8 reviews)

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The 2023 Cantenac Brown opens with gorgeous, captivating aromatics. Crushed flowers, dark red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon and dried autumn leaves are some of the notes that grace this elegant, super-refined Grand Vin. This is the first vintage made in the new cellar, a facility equipped with twice as many tanks as the old winery, in different sizes that allow for smaller picks. The 2023 is a beautiful wine done in a new style for the château, one that showcases an added touch of finesse. Give this a few years to come into its own. Today, Cabernet tannins are a touch imposing.

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Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux

Size: 750ml
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

SKU: 1056321 Category: Left Bank Bordeaux

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Varietal Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation Margaux

The Margaux appellation of France's legendary Bordeaux wine region is one of the world's most famous and highly respected viticultural areas. For centuries, Margaux has been deeply associated with extremely fine wines of the highest quality, made using traditional and time-honored techniques in order to extract the very best, most refined and elegant flavors and aromas from the Bordeaux varietal grapes which grow there. Margaux wines are almost always blended, using two or three key Bordeaux grapes, commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (amongst others). The blending techniques and quantities have been passed down through the generations in the ancestral chateaus which make up the region, and quality and prestige has never been allowed to falter, making Margaux one of the undisputed jewels in France's already glittering crown.

Ratings & Reviews

VM 96pts

Vinous Media

WA 95pts

Wine Advocate

The 2023 Cantenac Brown represents a fine vintage to inaugurate the estate's new winery, offering up aromas of sweet cassis, violets and charcoal, framed by new oak. Medium- to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered core of fruit framed by rich, sweet tannins, this is a rather muscular but nicely balanced wine built to age with grace. In addition to the estate's new winery, equipped with more vats to permit parcel-by-parcel vinification, the 2023 also benefits from the inclusion of several parcels of old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon on the plateau of Margaux that were acquired a few years ago.

JS 95pts

James Suckling

A dense wine, showing good concentration, structure and balance. Medium- to full-bodied, with tight but precise tannins and plenty of fresh dark berries. A touch of graphite, tobacco ash and dark chocolate too. Very well done. 71.5% cabernet sauvignon, 1.5% cabernet franc and 27% merlot. Drinkable now but better from 2027.

WE 95pts

Wine Enthusiast

#74 in Top 100 Cellar Selections, 2026. A smooth, ripe wine, this has a core of serious tannins for aging. Its density, black-currant fruits, and richness are promising. This is a serious wine, with licorice aroma and spice from wood aging. Drink this fine wine from 2029.

DC 95pts

Decanter

Full of fleshy, ripe fruit with both a cool and sunny element to the flavours – the acidity mingling with the fruit. Smooth and concentrated, more so than some others in Margaux in 2023. Full of life with lift and general energy. Well proportioned, showing lots of structure, length and an overall sense of enjoyment. Ripe, juicy, clean, crunchy and textured: an excellent 2023.

WS 93pts

Wine Spectator

This is a restrained style, but there’s a detailed core of red currant, black cherry and blackberry coulis flavors, all stitched with alder and sandalwood and dotted with iris and savory accents throughout. Fresh and finely beaded acidity provides the matrix. Everything is in proportion and shows precision as this plays out prettily through the lengthy finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2038. 9,000 cases made.

JD 90pts

Jeb Dunnuck

Dense purple/plum-hued, the 2023 Château Cantenac Brown is checks in as 71.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and 1.5% Cabernet Franc that was aged 15 months in 60% new French oak. Solid, powerful aromatics of cassis and darker berries are supported by spicy wood, graphite, and sappy floral-like nuances. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has a nicely concentrated mouthfeel, ripe yet present tannins, and outstanding length. It's rock solid and brings impressive depth and richness in the vintage. Hide bottles for 3-4 years and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2029-2046.

TWI 90pts

The Wine Independent

89-90 2023 Cantenac Brown offers a dry taste of blackberries and fruit and a very tannic taste and aftertaste. The wood still dominates this wine that seem not to be in perfect balance. It would need at least 8-10 years in the cellar to resolve its massive tannic reservoir.

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Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2023 750ml

Winery Chateau Cantenac Brown

Varietal Red Bordeaux

Country France

Region Bordeaux

Appellation Margaux

Vinous Media

Wine Advocate

James Suckling

Wine Enthusiast

Decanter

Wine Spectator

Jeb Dunnuck

The Wine Independent

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