Retour Château Brane-Cantenac - Margaux - Margaux de Brane - Rouge - 2019
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Margaux
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETY: 77% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc & 1% Carménère.
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Ruby red with purplish highlights.
Nose Complex, with lovely aromas of ripe red and black fruits, underlined by lightly smoky notes and a floral touch of violet.
Palate The first impression is silky and powerful, while the mid-palate is rich and full-bodied, with good acidity, coated tannins and a well-balanced structure.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Grilled beef skewers, black pudding on mashed potatoes, navarin lamb.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Totally invigorated by the expertise of Henri Lurton, who leads it with conviction and talent, Château Brane-Cantenac has become one of the most sought-after Grands Crus Classés in all of Margaux. Unfailingly consistent, this estate delivers a masterful success with each vintage, especially in outstanding years like 2018. Here, the wines never impose their power but rather embody the regal finesse of the Margaux terroir.
Wine Combining volume and consistency, the 2019 Margaux de Brane offers a refined and balanced juice that fully embodies this prized terroir. Balsamic and menthol notes signal perfectly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by aromas of charcoal, cedar, and cassis. With excellent maturity, this Margaux displays great freshness, depth, and a palate with well-proportioned tannins. Sourced from the young vines of Château Brane-Cantenac, it is a perfect representative of the appellation, long and balanced, and can be aged for 10 years or more without issue.
Vinification Hand harvested from September 18th to October 9th. Traditional vinification in stainless steel and concrete vats. Aged for 12 months in the Château cellars.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024