Brane Cantenac 1983

Brane Cantenac 1983

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  • Vinous rating 93
  • Robert Parker rating 88
Brane Cantenac 1983
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75 cl

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£129.00
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The 1983 Château Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4.5 % Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Carménère. The nose is filled with blackberries, forest floor, mushroom, cedar and hints of cigar. The palate is very elegant and refined, the kind of mature Margaux that makes it such distinctive and delightful. Medium-bodied with very supple tannins, the wine is ready to be enjoyed now.
93 Vinous
The 1983 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 26 to October 17 following a blissfully clement late September. It is showing signs of maturity on the rim, but do not let that dissuade you from venturing further, because it boasts a sublime bouquet of red berry fruit, pressed flowers, cedar and hints of cigar humidor. Just wonderful! The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannin, yet there is still admirable structure, a fine thread of acidity and a harmonious, persistent finish of blackberry, cedar, clove and tobacco. Superb. Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the château. Neal Martin1st January 2019

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A Distinguished Second Growth

Formerly owned by the great figures of Bordeaux wine, Lucien Lurton, Château Brane-Cantenac is a highly respected Second Growth estate in Margaux. The estate has been owned and run by Lucien’s son, Henri, since 1992. Although perceived to have gone through a lull during the 1970s and 1980s, historically, Brane-Cantenac was always regarded as the a ‘Super Second’. This reputation has only been enhanced by Henri Lurton, through the implementation of better vineyard management techniques (the entire 75ha has been certified organic since 2016) and investment in cutting-edge cellar technology (for example, optical sorting machines).

The estate grows mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (slightly more Cabernet) along with a small amount of Cabernet Franc and Carmenere. The Grand Vin of Château Brane-Cantenac is noted for its ripe tannins, excellent fruit concentration and structure, and perfumed delicacy – all characteristics of the finest wines of Margaux.

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