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.

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VARIETALS
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2008

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SKU: FR549 Categories: Bordeaux, France, Margaux Tag: Wine

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TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
The wine is dark ruby with a purple hue.

NOSE
A delicate nose of black fruits, liquorice and eucalyptus with a touch of fresh leather.

PALATE
An elegant, youthful attack with good concentration and roundness.
A round midpalate with silky tannins.
The finish length is medium showing smoky notes.

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

PAIRING
The wine goes well with game, grilled beef, lamb ribs with spicy sauce and mature hard cheeses.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink this delicious Margaux over the next 12-15 years at least.

RATINGS

92pts

16,5pts

4.2

Vintage	2008
Grape	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château Brane Cantenac
Style	Dry
Types	Red