Brane‑Cantenac is building on an incredible run with this 2025, a stunning wine that once again marries true Margaux typicité with extraordinary elegance and depth. From the start, it’s aromatically Margaux to its core, offering lifted black fruits and violets. The palate delivers the château’s signature elegance—precise, pure, and effortlessly refined. The fruit profile wavers beautifully between red and black, the texture is seamless, and the tannins are remarkably well‑integrated. The core of this is 80% Cabernet. This is a superb expression of place, property, and vintage—and one of fine wine’s great collectible values. It’s absolutely a release I’d urge people not to miss.

The 2025 Brand Cantenac rings in at 80% Cabernet, with 18% Merlot, with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Carmenere around the edges. The aromatics are impressively pure, while the palate is full of black cherry, and fresh bouquets of violets. Delicious and well structured, with thrilling acidity. It's a wine full of small details that draw you in, and freshness that keeps you interested. A great value, and an even better wine! Well done to the Lurtons.