Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2009 750ml

$124.20/bottle

Add to Cart

$0.00

Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2009 750ml

Name: Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2009 750ml
Brand: Chateau Cantenac Brown
SKU: 737513
Price: 124.2 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92.3 (6 reviews)

Sample image only. Please see Item description for product Information. When ordering, the item shipped will match the product listing if there are any discrepancies. Do not order solely on the label if you feel it does not match product description.

SKU 737513

$124.20/bottle

Availability: This item is available for online ordering only. It can be picked up or shipped from our location within 4-6 business days. See FAQ for more.

Bulk Discounts

DC 94pts

JS 93pts

WE 93pts

WS 92pts

VM 92pts

WA 90pts

See professional reviews

Along with brambly fruit and hints of vanilla on the nose, the finesse of the tannins is most admirable in this wine, with a palate that’s both floral and fruit-driven. Although it has increased precision since 2009 – as evidenced by the superior 2016 – Cantenac Brown evokes relaxed elegance in this vintage.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

More Purchase Options:

750ml $124.20/bottle ✓

750ml 12 pack $94.12/bottle Pre-arrival

More Vintages:

SKU: 737513 Category: Left Bank Bordeaux

More about this item

Winery

Chateau Cantenac Brown

Shop all from Chateau Cantenac Brown

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 […]

Learn more…

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 […]

Learn more…

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

DC 94pts

Decanter

JS 93pts

James Suckling

Wonderful aromas of crushed raspberries, flowers, and hints of vanilla bean. Full body, with silky tannins and a juicy finish. Fresh and minerally. Best in 2018.

WE 93pts

Wine Enthusiast

Firmly structured, dark-fruited wine, very solid and dense. It has weight along with black currant fruits and acidity. It's a wine that is rich but seriously structured for aging.

WS 92pts

Wine Spectator

This is perfumy and very pure, with lovely lilac and blackberry aromas followed by plum, cassis and black cherry fruit. The supple finish is caressed with toast that leaves a lingering, perfumy feel. Best from 2013 through 2023. 8,915 cases made.

VM 92pts

Vinous Media

The 2009 Cantenac Brown does not quite deliver the complexity or breeding of the 2010 when compared directly, yet it is still attractive with strawberry and raspberry fruit, iodine and light marine scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine sappiness on the entry, spicier than the 2010, lively with just a little less precision displayed on the finish; notes of tea leaf and white pepper linger on the finish. This will drink sooner than the 2010 but should give 20-30 years drinking fulfilment. Tasted at the Cantenac Brown vertical at the château.

WA 90pts

Wine Advocate

Tasted twice in Bordeaux, I must say that whatever was shown to me in cask certainly did not appear to be performing as well from bottle. It could be just that the wine has closed down, but I had thought this was an extraordinary wine and one of the big time sleepers of the vintage. The tannins have taken hold, and although the wine is still outstanding, any hopes of achieving a mid-90 point score, as I had hoped, seem highly questionable. Dense ruby/purple with notes of graphite, blackberries and forest floor, the wine is full-bodied, powerful, excruciatingly tannic and closed, and that may be why it’s not showing as well as I predicted. Certainly, this was the biggest discrepancy between barrel and bottle that I saw in the vintage, but the wine is still outstanding, just not profound. It will be interesting to revisit this wine in a number of years. Forget it for 7-8 years and drink it over the following 30.

More Products From This Winery See more

12 FREE

WE 96pts

DC 95pts

Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2015 750ml
Barrel Sample. Beautiful dusty tannins permeate this ripe wine. It has a smooth and rich texture, with bright blackberry flavors…

$92.70/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

VM 97pts

WE 97pts

Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2020 750ml
The 2020 Cantenac Brown is a knock-out. A Margaux of towering intensity, the 2020 is dense and vertical at the…

$65.75/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

DC 96pts

VM 95pts

Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2016 750ml
Racy aromatic nobility, with cassis, white flower, graphite and blackberry. A second growth for a rather friendly price (in context),…

$79.83/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

TWI 94pts

Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2019 750ml
Barrel Sample. Now under new ownership, but with the same winemaking team, this estate has produced a wine with great…

$61.95/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

WE 95pts

WS 94pts

Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2018 750ml
Ripe black fruits shine through this balanced wine, showing strongly against a backdrop of rich, generous tannins. This estate is…

$74.59/bottle Add to Cart
12 FREE

WE 95pts

JS 94pts

Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2010 750ml
One of the finest wines to come from Cantenac Brown for many years, this is powerful and dense, dominated by…

$139.92/bottle Add to Cart

On Sale

Recent E-mail Deals

Great Wines Under $30

Bulk Price Deals

3 Great Wines Under $30 – Spanish Edition

Oregon: Beautiful, Green, Overcast… You Get It.

3 Great Wines Under $30 – Episode 9: Rent-Friendly Reds