Bordeaux
Château Brane Cantenac - Margaux - Margaux de Brane - Red - 2017
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2017
Name: AOP Margaux
Grape variety: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 RFV
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane+Desseauve 2025
Wine:
The 2017 Red Margaux de Brane offers finesse and freshness, with the distinct graphite and spicy notes of Cabernet Sauvignon. True to its terroir, vintage, and the Left Bank, it unfolds with elegance, presenting a silky, velvety texture. A wine ready to be enjoyed now. Rated 91/100 by the Selection Committee.Vinification:
Hand harvested from 14 September to 2 October 2017. Traditional vinification in stainless steel and concrete vats. Aged for 12 months in the Château's cellars.Color:
Ruby red with a beautiful intensity and brilliance.Nose:
Aromas of red and black fruits mixed with spicy notes and graphite.Palate:
On the palate, this cuvée offers finesse and freshness, with ripe, well-defined flavors. It delivers a harmonious, elegant profile with a silky, velvety texture.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled beef kebabs, black pudding on mashed potatoes, navarin lamb.Cellar aging:
From now until 2027 and beyond for enthusiasts.Under the expert guidance of Henri Lurton, Château Brane-Cantenac has become one of the most sought-after Grand Cru Classé estates in Margaux. With impeccable consistency, the estate delivers wines that express the subtle elegance of the Margaux terroir, always marked by finesse rather than power.