Château Brane-Cantenac - Margaux - Red - 2021

Wine:

Rated 96/100 by La Revue du Vin de France—a leading French wine publication—and 93/100 by Parker, this Margaux is a textbook expression of the Left Bank, marked by the noble austerity of its Cabernet Sauvignon (74%). It’s precise, fresh, and deeply refined. On the palate, it reveals a beautifully structured profile: linear and sapid, with silky, almost voluptuous tannins. This is a Margaux of true pedigree and depth, offering both energy and grace in its texture—a poised and compelling expression of the appellation.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 23 September to 7 October. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels.

Color:

An intense and deep garnet red.

Nose:

A fresh and complex aromatic palette supported by notes of black fruit and white flowers with a hint of menthol and spice.

Palate:

A precise, expressive wine with generous character, supported by silky tannins and impressive volume. The palate is sleek and sapid, carried by a streamlined texture and a long, refreshing finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C

Food and wine pairing:

Veal chop, duck breast, rib steak, game...

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040

Behind every great wine, there’s a great mind. An exceptional terroir alone is never enough. The arrival of Henri Lurton brought a renewed energy to the estate, propelling Château Brane-Cantenac to the forefront of the Médoc’s 2nd Grand Cru Classé.

Here, the wines are crafted with architectural precision, following the most timeless principles of Bordeaux elegance. Few estates among the region’s elite can claim such harmony and finesse in their expressions.