2019 Brane-Cantenac, Margaux
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Wine Advocate
Reviewed April 2022Derived exclusively from the château's holdings on the deep gravel soils of the plateau of Brane, the 2019 Brane-Cantenac has turned out brilliantly and merits a special effort to seek out. Wafting from the glass with aromas of wild berries, pencil shavings, violets, sweet loamy soil and cardamon, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with lively acids, ripe tannins and a beautifully seamless, perfumed profile. Retaining all the estate's signature elegance but with an extra dimension of depth and intensity, it's the finest Brane-Cantenac of the modern era and one of the great successes of the 2019 vintage. (WK)
Professional Reviews
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Jane Anson
High spice notes, cumin, sandalwood, cedar, white pepper. confident, slow unroll, cassis and blackberry, brambled hedgerow, espresso and cocoa bean. Field-grafting increased Cabernet Sauvignon to over 70% on the plateau at this point, with the 1st wine entirely sourced from the 30ha of Terrace 4. Harvest September 18 to October 9, 50.3hl/h yield, 100% new French oak for the first time. Eric Boissenot consultant, Henri Lurton owner, Christophe Capdeville technical director.
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Jeb Dunnuck
One of the standout Margaux, the 2019 Château Brane-Cantenac shows more elegance and finesse in its tannins and structure than most. Giving up a beautifully complex nose of cassis and black raspberry fruits as well as cedary spice and spring flowers, it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, has a seamless mouthfeel, beautiful purity and precision, and a great finish. This is certainly the finest vintage I’ve tasted from this Chateau, surpassing even the 2018, although comparing these two vintages side by side over the coming years will be a true treat.
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Decanter
One of Margaux's standouts, 2019 Brane was released at a price 20% down on the 2018. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot, the balance is made up with Cabernet Franc and a splash of Perit Verdot and Carmenere, perhaps contributing to the slight leaness on the palate. Dark currant fruit combines with leafy, cool, characters and spicy aftertaste. A very elegant Margaux which is certainly not a blockbuster, but has precision and finesse. A classy wine which will age very well, gaining extra smoothness over time. (AH)
Staff Reviews
RM
The pedigree of Brane Cantenac's 2019 is unmistakable right out of the gates. The color is brilliant, while the aromas are an endless mix of violets, graphite, and plum. The palate is ethereal and balanced, with bright acidity lining deep flavors of blackberry, cassis, and a hint of leather. There's a hint of wild fruit coming in from the Merlot, but for the most part it is pure classic Cabernet. I can't wait to see how this develops over time, and many Bordeaux enthusiasts will be thrilled to have this 2019 in their cellar for the years to come.
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Walden Pemantle
Review Date: 09/2026Walden Pemantle
I'm glad I gave this time to come out of its shell. It was a bit shy at first, but 3 hours later, it's showing a very pretty nose of red cherry, cassis, sandalwood, cedar, cigar ash, potpourri, and bay leaf. The tannins are fine and elegant, and crisp acidity lends it a bright, harmonious finish. Overall, quite delicate and perfumed, particularly among the 2019s. This is an absolutely killer value for lovers of Margaux's hallmark aromatics. Drink now with a decant and revisit over the next 15-20 years.
Details
| Origin | Margaux, Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Alcohol Content | 13% |
| SKU | 1637392 |