Baron de Brane Margaux AOC (Château Brane-Cantenac GCC 2nd wine)

Château Brane-Cantenac stands proudly in the heart of the prestigious Margaux appellation. Renowned for its wines of remarkable elegance and finesse, this 75-hectare property is an emblem of quality and excellence in the world of fine wines.
Since Henri Lurton took over in 1992, he has made it his mission to produce the best possible wine, reinforcing Brane’s position as a second classified growth in 1855. The Château de Brane-Cantenac vineyard is unique in that the terroir of the Brane plateau contributes to the elegant and aromatic signature of the estate’s wines.

Baron de Brane is the second wine from Château Brane-Cantenac. This wine is a tribute to Baron Jacques-Maxime de Brane, who owned the vineyard in the 19th century. This second wine is made from deep gravel plots of clay gravel.

For more info, visit Château Brane-Cantenac website.

VARIETALS
50% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2021

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful, clear garnet colour.

NOSE
The nose is intense and shows nice acidity, with aromas of red fruits such as fresh raspberries and redcurrants. These notes are accompanied by a well-integrated touch of spice, adding a lovely freshness.

PALATE
The attack is supple and round. This wine has very fine tannins. Freshness dominates, with aromas of fresh red fruit and spices. This is a smooth and very pleasant wine with a lovely aromatic power.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once).

PAIRING
It will shine with classic meat dishes like roast lamb, beef tenderloin or duck, but also pairs beautifully with poultry, mushrooms, hearty fish (tuna, salmon), and Asian food.

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