Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC

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 result is a fine wine that perfectly expresses its remarkable terroir.

Brane’s great success in this vintage is down to the terroir, which leads grapes to ripen early. The fact that 68% of Cabernet Sauvignon we included in the blend of Brane-Cantenac 2012 bears witness to its beautiful maturity, and to the excellent work that was done in the vineyard.

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VARIETALS
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot

VINTAGE
2012

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Very dense and deep purple color.

NOSE
The nose is classic, straight, featuring red fruits, tobacco and graphite aromas that display great vivacity.

PALATE
The velvety attack gives way to a medium-bodied palate, saline, delivering fine tannin and a nice freshness, with a tang of white pepper and fennel lingering on the finish. Very surprising wine.

AGEING
18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new.

PAIRING
Medallions of pork filet mignon served with mashed potatoes and pan-fried mushrooms.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or in the next 25 to 30 years.

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