Brane Cantenac 1995

Brane Cantenac 1995

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  • Robert Parker rating 93
  • Jane Anson rating 93
  • Vinous rating 92
Brane Cantenac 1995
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75 cl

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Château Brane-Cantenac holds a prominent position in the Bordeaux wine scene, representing the heritage and excellence of the Margaux appellation. The estate’s Grand Vin was ranked as a Deuxième Cru [Second Growth] in the official Bordeaux Wine Classification of 1855. The 1995 vintage of Château Brane-Cantenac is regarded as a standout wine from a highly regarded vintage in Bordeaux. The growing season was characterized by favourable weather conditions, resulting in wines of exceptional quality.
93 Jane Anson
Vivid ruby colour, softening tawny around the edges with welcoming depth of plum fruit on the opening moments. This is totally charming, with fresh acidities that keep things motoring along through the palate, sense of momentum and cheer, well balanced, cherry pit, orange peel, cranberry, pomegranate, mint leaf. The best vintage since 1990, although could have done with a few days longer of sunshine for full ripeness, and it's in a sweet spot. Harvest September 18 to 29, 45.9hl/h, 3.76ph. Henri Lurton owner, Jacques Boissenot consultant.Jane Anson10th September 2025
92 Vinous
The contrast between preceding vintages and the 1995 Brane-Cantenac has always been stark, as if a completely different château had entered the fray. Finally, here is tangible brambly red berry fruit laced with cedar and just a modicum of wild mind. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with finely spun tannins, bright red fruit (cranberry and white-tipped strawberry) and a structured, lightly grippy finish that after three decades is still going strong. Henri Lurton est arrivé! Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the château in September 2025. Neal Martin11th September 2025
Jancis Robinson
The 1995 Brane-Cantenac exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, low acidity, good ripeness, medium body, and attractive earthy red fruits in the nose and flavors. A short, noticeably tannic finish suggests this wine will live for 10-12 years. It is a competent rather than exciting effort for the vintage.
Note: The 1994 has not been tasted.
All of the wines in this segment were tasted between March 19 and March 28 in Bordeaux. Most of the important wines from both the 1994 and 1995 vintages were tasted three separate times during my ten-day stay in Bordeaux.Robert Parker26th April 1996

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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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