Brio de Cantenac Brown Margaux AOC (Château Cantenac Brown GCC 2nd wine)

At the beginning of the 19th century, John-Lewis Brown (1769-1851), bought a vineyard and designed in the village of Cantenac, a traditional Tudor style château, reminding him of his Scottish origins. His name is forever linked to the Grand Cru Classé. After the 1855 Grand Cru Classification, Louis Armand Lalande (1820-1894), Bordeaux winemerchant and owner of several estates in Médoc, extended the building. Surrounded by a remarkable British style park, Château Cantenac Brown is since then among the most original in Médoc and of the wines to watch out for, getting better vintage after vintage.

BriO de Cantenac Brown is the second wine of Château Cantenac Brown and was first created in the 2001 vintage. From the style of its label, through to the careful selection of lots and to the bottling, the wine aims to express the modernity of Château Cantenac Brown in the 21st Century. Charming, delicate and brilliant, a pleasurable wine for sharing. It can be enjoyed young, but will improve when kept for a few years.

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VARIETALS
69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2017 – Download Tasting Note

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
The wine has a deep garnet color.

NOSE
It has a complex, concentrated aroma, with fruity, slightly spicy notes and hints of hazelnut.

PALATE
The wine has a silky texture on the palate and gradually develops a concentrated, meaty character.

AGEING
1 year in French oak barrels, 25% new and 75% in one-year-old oak barrels.

PAIRING
Brio de Cantenac Brown pairs well with roasted or grilled red meats like lamb and beef, poultry, duck, and game dishes. Its structure also complements richer, more complex dishes such as mushroom risotto or aged cheeses like Comté or Gruyère.

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