Château Cantenac Brown

Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.141 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Susan Lin

Business Development Belmont Wine Exchange, WSET Diploma candidate

9.5

Rich, sensual, powerful and wonderfully ripe - not for the faint of heart yet gorgeously supple, so no fears! Bursting with currants, coffee, smoky chocolate, a streak of wild meatiness. Embodies the 2009 vintage, has excellent structure to last. Perfect with roasted duck and other meats!

Rich, sensual, powerful and wonderfully ripe - not for the faint of heart yet gorgeously supple, so no fears! Bursting with currants, coffee, smoky chocolate, a streak of wild meatiness. Embodies the 2009 vintage, has excellent structure to last. Perfect with roasted duck and other meats!

2 people found it helpfulApr 19th, 2016
Joe Paradise

Deep opaque ruby forshadowing the depth and concentration of the vintage. Spiced plum, black cherry, subtle dried violet petals and that rocky scorched earth. Anise and wood running throughout.

Deep opaque ruby forshadowing the depth and concentration of the vintage. Spiced plum, black cherry, subtle dried violet petals and that rocky scorched earth. Anise and wood running throughout.

Feb 25th, 2016
Kenny Koda

A blurry 2009 cantenac Brown. Not over the top for a 09. Very juicy ad clean.

A blurry 2009 cantenac Brown. Not over the top for a 09. Very juicy ad clean.

Nov 3rd, 2013
Pierre Gourinchas

A really great Margaux. With a grilled T-bone. Perfect pairing. Outstanding year.

A really great Margaux. With a grilled T-bone. Perfect pairing. Outstanding year.

Oct 28th, 2021
Ming L
9.2

Nose of plum, cassis, incense, worn leather, dark chocolate, touch of eucalyptus, and hint of violet. Very good tension on the round and textured palate with streaking acidity that showcases the rich but maturing dark fruits. Supple tannins.

From the great 09’ vintage, this is powerful yet refined.

Nose of plum, cassis, incense, worn leather, dark chocolate, touch of eucalyptus, and hint of violet. Very good tension on the round and textured palate with streaking acidity that showcases the rich but maturing dark fruits. Supple tannins.

From the great 09’ vintage, this is powerful yet refined.

Feb 22nd, 2021
Pierre Gourinchas

This is outstanding. Long finale, complex. What a beauty!

This is outstanding. Long finale, complex. What a beauty!

Jul 22nd, 2020
Paul J
9.0

45+ minute decant. Dark purple color. Mild nose with stone and metallic elements. Wine lacks fruit and is dominated by graphite and pencil shavings. Also lacks French terroir. I used to really like this, but this wine was pretty average if not slightly below that.

45+ minute decant. Dark purple color. Mild nose with stone and metallic elements. Wine lacks fruit and is dominated by graphite and pencil shavings. Also lacks French terroir. I used to really like this, but this wine was pretty average if not slightly below that.

Jun 15th, 2019
Juan Pablo Perez

Nariz: arandano, mora, eucalipto, cassis, chocolate

Boca: seco, Tanino M, sedosos, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

Nariz: arandano, mora, eucalipto, cassis, chocolate

Boca: seco, Tanino M, sedosos, Acidez M, Alcohol M+.

Feb 17th, 2019
Marco Bergevin

Dark red colour. Up front cassis, blackberry and tobacco. Softened tannins. Slightly bitter finish.

Dark red colour. Up front cassis, blackberry and tobacco. Softened tannins. Slightly bitter finish.

Dec 26th, 2017
Allyson O'Keefe

Plum, back currant, alcohol, & tobacco aromas. Flat, dry, yet juicy notes of red currant, black currant, wet leather, tar, plum, raspberry, & grape juice. Medium tannin. Low acidity.

Plum, back currant, alcohol, & tobacco aromas. Flat, dry, yet juicy notes of red currant, black currant, wet leather, tar, plum, raspberry, & grape juice. Medium tannin. Low acidity.

Dec 17th, 2017