Stuart Pollack

9.2

Deep, dark, brooding Cabernet Sauvignon. Needs steak. Prune, dark bitter chocolate, blackberry. As dark as it gets. — 24 days ago

Bridget Meagher

9.2

2005 Maggir — 23 days ago

with Maggie

Rufus King

9.4

Delightful Margaux with light cherry notes and and fine tannin, Bloom Brasserie, Dublin — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2021 vintage. Courtesy of @Neil Valenzuela Decanted and tasted after 1 hour. Light medium/medium body. Backing band and structure mainly there. Intro and middle of the song catchy. Last third/finish will round into form in the next 7-8 years. Pretty introduction as we speak. Def beyond above-average producer that strives for (leaner) balance. So young but feel like this will represent that eventually. 12.10.25. — 11 days ago

with Neil

Rand Bass

9.5

Low tannins; hints of tobacco, red berry’s, licorice, charcoal and leather; somewhat dry. Excellent!!! — 2 months ago

with Debra

Austin Hohnke

8.9

55% Merlot and 45% Cab Sauv. Third wine from Brane-Cantenac. Silky with violet perfume. More red fruited with green notes, potting soil, and coffee beans becoming more apparent on day two. Should be a decent contender for 5-7 in the cellar. — 5 months ago

Pavi

9.6

Tastes like lipstick apparently — 10 hours ago

Dmitry Muzychak

9.1

Выпито вторым вином в тот же вечер. Очень мягкое Бордо 2004 года! — 5 days ago

Dmitry Muzychak

9.5

Выпито 16.10.2025 у соседей Альпериных на балконе их квартиры. Достойнейшее Grand Cru 2000 года. — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Brio de Cantenac Brown – 2020
Margaux, Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
Brio is the second wine of Château Cantenac Brown, offering a more accessible take on Margaux. This 2020 vintage is composed of 62% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak (25% new) to balance fruit, structure, and approachability. 
Aromas & Flavors
Juicy red fruits—raspberry, red currant—merge with cedar, baking spice, and subtle floral lift. Earthy and graphite tones bring depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full body, with soft but persistent tannins. The wine opens smoothly and finishes long with fruit and spice echoing.

Food Pairings
Roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses. Also pairs beautifully with charcuterie.

Verdict
A concentrated, value-driven Margaux that shows the pedigree of Cantenac Brown. The 2020 Brio balances power and elegance — drink now or cellar for 8–12 years. 🍷 cheers!

Did You Know? 📌
Second wines (like Brio) are often sourced from younger vines or lots not selected for the Grand Vin, yet in 2020 Cantenac Brown treated it with care: the blend leans more Merlot than the Grand Vin to give earlier approachability. — 3 months ago