Brane Cantenac 1986

Brane Cantenac 1986

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  • Vinous rating 93
  • Robert Parker rating 91
Brane Cantenac 1986
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HED96362

75 cl

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£115.00
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The 1986 Château Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. On the nose, expect aromas of leather, red cassis, mushrooms, tobacco, and a slightly dusty note. The palate reveals a pronounced acidity complemented by well-integrated tannins, hints of iron notes, and red fruit flavours. Drink up now.
93 Vinous
The 1986 Brane-Cantenac was picked September 27 to October 15 and remains one of the best wines of the decade, alongside the 1983. It has a lovely bouquet, much more vigorous than other coeval vintages: red fruit, graphite, cedar and undergrowth, all well defined and focused. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, crisp acidity and a detailed, almost lace-like finish (which is quite unusual for what is usually a tannic Left Bank vintage). Drink and enjoy over the next decade. Excellent. 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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