Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2009 750ml

Name: Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2009 750ml
Brand: Chateau Brane-Cantenac
SKU: 866863
Price: 128.18 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93.9 (8 reviews)

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SKU 866863

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JS 96pts

JD 95pts

TWI 95pts

VM 94pts

WE 94pts

DC 94pts

WS 92pts

WA 91pts

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An outstanding year, and the ripeness gives the traditional, classic Brane-Cantenac a tad more depth, richness and concentration, with very good density of flavors. Almost full-bodied with abundant tannins. There is obvious cabernet character, showing paprika, dark olives, white pepper and cigar box. The wine is unmistakably Brane-Cantenac, showing restraint and class. An opulent, and complete wine. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot and 7% cabernet franc. Drink or hold. From a vertical tasting at the winery.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux

Size: 750ml
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 13.5%

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Chateau Brane-Cantenac

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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

JS 96pts

James Suckling

JD 95pts

Jeb Dunnuck

A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc aged 18 months in 70% new French oak, the 2009 Château Brane-Cantenac is a ripe, powerful Brane-Cantenac. Ripe currants, spicy wood, tobacco, and incense all emerge from the nose, and it has medium to full-bodied richness, a round, layered, seamless mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and outstanding length. As with most 2009s, it's drinking fabulously well today yet has another two decades of longevity. Drink 2026-2046. The 2009 was harvested from September 22 to October 9, hitting 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.72.

TWI 95pts

The Wine Independent

The 2009 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet colored, it barrels out of the glass with bold notions of baked blackberries, warm cassis, and stewed plums, plus hints of chocolate box, licorice, and fertile loam with a waft of dried roses. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with spicy black fruit preserves and a plush texture, finishing long with a refreshing lift.

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2009 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 22 to October 9 with a modest 13.4° alcohol. This has long been a great Margaux. It is very delineated and yet very generous on the bravura bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, crushed stone, cedar and a touch of mint. The palate is fresh and bursting with energy right from the start. There is plenty of weight and presence here, but that tension binds this Brane-Cantenac together. Then there is that Pauillac-inspired, graphite finish that lingers for 45+ seconds. This is one of Henri Lurton’s best wines. Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the château.

WE 94pts

Wine Enthusiast

Warm and rounded, this spicy wine has wood flavors just showing through the ripe fruit. It is already delicious, with rich blackberry flavors right up front, although its aging potential is evident with the concentrated, deep structure. (Cellar Selection)

DC 94pts

Decanter

Plenty of Margaux balance and effortless elegance here, showcasing a concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry fruit character. Soft smoky oak comes in on the finish, with fine tannins and gentle floral aromatics. Only 37% of the production make it into the 1st wine, aged in 70% new oak. The vineyard here lies across a gravel outcrop, with certain sections that are sandy-gravel, with the 1st wine invariably Cabernet Sauvignon dominant. Drinking Window 2020 - 2040.

WS 92pts

Wine Spectator

Ripe and fleshy, with an enticing mix of linzer torte, currant confiture and crushed plum fruit offset by hints of briar and bay leaf. The long finish lets roasted apple wood, singed iron and tobacco leaf notes fill in, while staying plush in feel. Combines the ripeness of the vintage with a nice old-school feel. Best from 2013 through 2025.

WA 91pts

Wine Advocate

Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Brane-Cantenac displays notes of warm red and black plums, Morello cherries and mulberries with hints of spice cake and earth. Medium-bodied, elegant, soft and fleshy, it delivers a lively line of freshness and an earthy finish.