Red wine
Château Brane-Cantenac, 2ème cru classé 2009
RRP £64.5
In true Margaux style, the nose is lifted, lovely, luminous, and scented. Then on the palate, this is pure, racy, and graceful, with a surprisingly porcelain structure for the vintage – testament to the breed of the cru and perfect picking dates. Wind this round your tongue like a ribbon and then let it unfurl, caressing the top and sides of your mouth. Brane-Cantenac ages formidably well, and this, despite its accessibility now, should be no exception.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon (53%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (7%)
Alcohol
13.5%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2019 - 2044
Origin
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Médoc & Haut Médoc
Area
Margaux AOP
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Bordeaux 2009
Type of Tasting
Tasting feature
Blind
No
Tasted by
Ella Lister
UK Stockist
Four Walls Wine Company
Colombier Vins Fins
Global Stockist
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