Description
This Bordeaux is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Carmenere. It’s produced by one of our favourites from the Margaux region, on the left bank of Bordeaux, Chateau Brane-Cantenac. This has plenty of flavour, and excellent balance, typical of the wines that have made Bordeaux so famous.
TASTING NOTE: Deep garnet colour. On the nose: truffle, cedar, fruit compote, leather and spice from almost nine years of age. On the palate: Medium-bodied with smooth tannins, plenty of dried red fruits, such as cherry, and cranberry, and notes of mushroom and cedar all with a soft and mellow long, satisfying finish. 14% alcohol by volume.
FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: With plenty of earthy and umami flavours we suggest pairing this wine with red meats, such as a grilled steak, or with a warm and hearty eggplant confit and a rich tomato-based sauce. Drink now or till Spring 2025.
ABOUT: Margaux de Brane isn’t quite in the same class as the Grand Vin from Chateau Brane-Cantenac, as it’s for earlier drinking rather than further cellaring. But it is a lovely wine with a relatively modest price tag. Henri Lurton manages the Chateau and its vineyards and makes the wines; which demonstrate their quality and finesse every year whatever the weather in Bordeaux.
See brane-canternac.com for more information.
