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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Ch. Brane-Cantenac

Baron de Brane Margaux

Bordeaux

Margaux

Good quality, brushed tannins, an impression even on the aromatics of precision and careful construction. Again an inky quality that gives texture and interest, the fruit is a little on the edge of ripeness, but such lovely sappy fruit. April 1, 1925 Léonce Recapet bought Brane Cantenac, so this is their 100th anniversary of the Lurton family ownership, now under Henri Lurton. 15.5% press wine. 3.52 pH. 46.6 hl/ha. Harvest 17 September to 8 October. 40% of overall blend.

Inside Bordeaux

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Baron de Brane skips out with lively notes of red cherries, mulberries, and fresh blackberries plus hints of dusty soil and bay leaves. The medium-bodied palate is bright and crisp, with crunchy red and black berry flavors and a zippy finish. The blend is 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenere, and 1% Petit Verdot.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

A blend of 65% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Baron de Brane has a pH of 3.57 and the press wine had 13.4% alcohol. It is deep garnet-purple in color and notes of fresh blackberries, wild blueberries, and blackcurrant jelly leap from the glass, giving way to nuances of chocolate mint and lavender. The medium-bodied palate delivers vibrant black fruit layers, with fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and mineral-laced.

Fresh and welcoming aromatics, attractive raspberry and redcurrant fruit, sappy rather than plump fruit, welcoming, if less concentrated than over the past few vintages. 15% new oak, 15% amphoras. 41hl/h yield, very little affected by the frost except on young vines. Saignee on the Merlot to concentrate flavours, up to 15-25% according to the vats. Harvest September 23 to October 7.

An exceptionally good second wine, succulent black cherry and damson fruit, easy to approach with vibrant mint notes and silky, well-textured tannins, 15% new oak. Good density.

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2024	No priceNot available	Excellent
2023	No priceNot available	Excellent
2022	kr 495.00Not available	Excellent
2021	kr 364.60Not available	Very Good
2020	kr 368.00Not available	Excellent

Category	Red wine
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Producer	Ch. Brane-Cantenac
Vintages	2002
Country	France, Bordeaux, Margaux
Bottle	75 cl

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