Château Cantenac Brown Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC

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.

The 2021 vintage will remain in memory as a year that constantly tested the ability to adapt to varying weather conditions. The good weather (except for a few scattered showers), accompanied the harvest, cold and dry, perfect for the Cabernets. Good things come to those who wait…

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VARIETALS
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot

VINTAGE

2021 – Download Tasting Note

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby with light garnet shades.

NOSE
Very aromatic nose with notable hints of raspberry with Merlot grapes softer than usual and the Cabernet more concentrated.

PALATE
A round and full-bodied wine, with fine and elegant tannins. The balance is excellent between acidity and roundness. Typically Bordeaux.

AGEING
For 12 to 15 months in 60% new oak barrels and 40% one-year-old oak barrels.

PAIRING
Chateau Cantenac Brown is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, roasted, braised and grilled. A perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now through 2045.

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