Brane Cantenac 2010

Brane Cantenac, a classified Second Growth estate located within the Margaux appellation, has been owned by the Lurton family since 1920. Their expansive 90-hectare vineyard is nestled in deep gravelly soils, a factor that imparts exceptional aromatic characteristics to their wines. In 1992, Henri Lurton succeeded his father, upholding the tradition of meticulous vineyard-centric winemaking and careful plot-by-plot vinification. The 2010 vintage is a blend dominated by 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by 30% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. It opens with evolving aromas reminiscent of tobacco, freshly tanned leather, and dried plums, gradually revealing notes of blackcurrant jam, raisins, and hints of minerality. Medium to full-bodied, the wine exhibits a robust structure with exceptionally firm tannins and a lively underlying backbone that provides steadfast support to the dense fruit flavours. The finish is impressively long.