Brane Cantenac 2000

Brane Cantenac 2000

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  • Robert Parker rating 91
  • Vinous rating 91
  • Jancis Robinson rating 16
Brane Cantenac 2000
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HED82975

75 cl

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£130.00
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From the sensational millennium vintage, this is a delightful wine from Margaux-based Château Brane-Cantenac. A sumptuous, powerful and full-bodied blend of 55% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc, it delivers lovely waves of black and red berry fruit, laced with subtle notes of truffle, tobacco and stoney minerality. Though in its optimal drinking window already, this should have at least another 5-10 years staying power.
91 Vinous
The 2000 Brane-Cantenac, which I have tasted several times, retains those tropes of warm gravel and black truffle on the nose, although in this bottle I notice a little more red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, still quite strict and classic in style, featuring cedar and tobacco and maybe a little greenness toward the finish, but that merely lends it complexity. While this does not rank among the very greatest wines from the estate, it will continue to appeal to those with a penchant for classic claret. 13% alcohol. - Neil Martin - The 2000 Brane-Cantenac, which I have tasted several times, retains those tropes of warm gravel and black truffle on the nose, although in this bottle I notice a little more red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, still quite strict and classic in style, featuring cedar and tobacco and maybe a little greenness toward the finish, but that merely lends it complexity. While this does not rank among the very greatest wines from the estate, it will continue to appeal to those with a penchant for classic claret. 13% alcohol.
16 Jancis Robinson
Mid ruby. Pretty. Charming, but ultimately a bit weedy on the nose. Relatively light. Too easy and even slightly dilute? (JR)

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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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