Château Brane-Cantenac
Grand Cru Classé en 1855 Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
This is second of my 2010-2012 vertical tasting. Dark purple color of this Second Growth Bordeaux. A blend of about 55% Cab Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, with the rest Cabernet Franc and a little Carmenère. A complex nose of ripe berry fruits and tobacco. Palate displays ripe fruits, blackberry & raspberry, smoky oak with soft dusty tannin structure aging well. Good now but still has aging potential. Tasting Sample.
This is second of my 2010-2012 vertical tasting. Dark purple color of this Second Growth Bordeaux. A blend of about 55% Cab Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, with the rest Cabernet Franc and a little Carmenère. A complex nose of ripe berry fruits and tobacco. Palate displays ripe fruits, blackberry & raspberry, smoky oak with soft dusty tannin structure aging well. Good now but still has aging potential. Tasting Sample.
Mar 31st, 2018
Magnificat Juvé & Camps
Magnificat Juvé & Camps
Nov 3rd, 2016
Lovely.. The nose lures you in with Bright cranberry and herbal notes give way to some tar and plum on the nose. Velvety fruit and a seductive mouthfeel after 6 hours+ in decanter. This is a beaut.
Lovely.. The nose lures you in with Bright cranberry and herbal notes give way to some tar and plum on the nose. Velvety fruit and a seductive mouthfeel after 6 hours+ in decanter. This is a beaut.
Jan 3rd, 2015
Had this 2011 a few weeks ago with Beef Daube next to a very aged Mouton. Plummy smooth but not too impressive. Forgot I had a little left in the bottle in a cool corner of kitchen and had it 10 days later and it was more enchanting, somehow fresher more berry fruit with a gorgeous hint of leather in background.
Had this 2011 a few weeks ago with Beef Daube next to a very aged Mouton. Plummy smooth but not too impressive. Forgot I had a little left in the bottle in a cool corner of kitchen and had it 10 days later and it was more enchanting, somehow fresher more berry fruit with a gorgeous hint of leather in background.
Feb 25th, 2024
At home with Nono on 28.07.2017, sweet Brane Cantenac
At home with Nono on 28.07.2017, sweet Brane Cantenac
Jul 28th, 2017Taste of Vanilla - great on 22.12.2016
Taste of Vanilla - great on 22.12.2016
Dec 22nd, 2016Brane Cantenac 2011 on 12.11.2016 at home, great Margaux
Brane Cantenac 2011 on 12.11.2016 at home, great Margaux
Nov 12th, 2016Very stable and mild, classic Margaux
Very stable and mild, classic Margaux
Jun 30th, 2015
Like this wine. 2011 is very accessible now. Tannins have softened. Had this wine a while ago and found it thin. This time a better fullness. Wonderful herbal, earthy, plummy nose and taste.
Like this wine. 2011 is very accessible now. Tannins have softened. Had this wine a while ago and found it thin. This time a better fullness. Wonderful herbal, earthy, plummy nose and taste.
Apr 12th, 2015