Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2020 1.5Ltr Case of 6

Name: Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2020 1.5Ltr
Brand: Chateau Brane-Cantenac
SKU: 938932
Price: 231.45 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 95.7 (7 reviews)

1.5Ltr

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SKU 938932

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Barrel Sample. From what is one of Margaux’s leading estates, this wine is structured and initially firm. Then it reveals luscious black fruits and succulent acidity that gives the wine a fine perfumed character, dense texture and the promise of some serious aging.

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Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux

Size: 1.5Ltr
Color: Red

SKU: 938932 Categories: Left Bank Bordeaux, Pre-arrival

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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.

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WE 97pts

Wine Enthusiast

Barrel Sample. From what is one of Margaux's leading estates, this wine is structured and initially firm. Then it reveals luscious black fruits and succulent acidity that gives the wine a fine perfumed character, dense texture and the promise of some serious aging.

DC 97pts

Decanter

Heady and expressive on the nose, seductive tones of ripe fruit and perfumed flowers. Gorgeous intensity on the palate, rich, round and ripe - gently chewy - but cool and refreshing too. This has a dynamic undercurrent with tannins that are fine but firm giving a slightly narrow frame. It’s a bit more serious than some, brooding, but clearly well made with definition. There’s a confidence here, vibrant and detailed fruit with an excellent lingering impression of the terroir in the slightly salty, chalky, graphite touch. Layered and well built with supreme classicism. A top buy. I'd like to own this one!

JD 97pts

Jeb Dunnuck

Dense purple-hued, the 2020 Château Brane-Cantenac is powerful, concentrated, and very much in the style of the vintage, reminding me of an improved 2010. Ripe darker fruits, spicy wood, graphite, and a chalky, mineral character define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, rich, thick, and opulent on the palate. As with everything here, it stays remarkably balanced, pure, and graceful. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% each Carménère and Petit Verdot, it was aged 18 months in 100% new French oak and hit 13.7% alcohol with a pH of 3.71. Hide bottles for a decade if you can, and this beauty will see its 50th birthday in fine form. Drink 2036-2076. The 2020 was harvested from September 14 to 30, hitting 13.7% alcohol with a pH of 3.71.

VM 96pts

Vinous Media

The 2020 Brane-Cantenac screams with Cabernet Sauvignon character, concentrated by the natural richness of the year. Super-ripe dark blue/black fruit, blueberry jam, crème de cassis, lavender, sage and menthol meld together, giving the Brane-Cantenac an exotic quality that is impossible to miss. The oak imprint remains quite present, but at the same time, it is well balanced. Time in the glass brings out a whole range of floral and savory notes that add character and a feeling of updated classicism. Yields were 31 hectoliters per hectare as opposed to the more typical 40 or so.

JS 95pts

James Suckling

Aromas of ripe fruit, blackberries, dark cherries, licorice, violet extract and black olives. The tannins are abundant and fine-grained, with a full-bodied palate and a long, ripe and juicy finish. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot, 2% cabernet franc, 1% carmenere and 1% petit verdot. Drink from 2027. From a vertical tasting at the winery.

WA 94pts

Wine Advocate

The 2020 Brane-Cantenac has turned out nicely, offering up aromas of blackberries and crème de cassis mingled with notions of licorice, pencil shavings, violets and subtle hints of smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a lavish core of fruit, ripe acids and sweet tannins that assert themselves on the savory finish, it can't quite match the purity and sensuality of the 2019, but it's a strong effort.

TWI 94pts

The Wine Independent

The 2020 Brane-Cantenac is deep garnet-purple in color. It gallops out with energetic scents of black and red currant preserves, fresh boysenberries, and candied violets, plus wafts of bay leaves and graphite. The medium-bodied palate shimmers with vibrant black and red berry flavors, supported by firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and earthy.

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Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2020 1.5Ltr Case of 6

Winery Chateau Brane-Cantenac

Varietal Red Bordeaux

Country France

Region Bordeaux

Appellation Margaux

Wine Enthusiast

Decanter

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous Media

James Suckling

Wine Advocate

The Wine Independent

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