The Cantenac Brown 2006 vintage, produced in Margaux, Bordeaux, France, is a truly exceptional wine from the renowned Chateau Cantenac-Brown. This 1500mL bottle boasts a deep ruby red colour, with a hint of garnet at the edges, a testament to its maturity. On the nose, this wine reveals a complex bouquet of blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of tobacco, with a subtle earthiness that evokes the terroir of the region. On the palate, it is full-bodied with well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish. The flavours of blackcurrants, plums, and a touch of cedar are complemented by a touch of spice, adding depth and complexity to the wine. This 2006 vintage is drinking beautifully now, but has the potential for further ageing. A must-try for any connoisseur of Bordeaux wines.
Winemakers Notes
Cantenac Brown, the most Scottish estate in Margaux Witness of the Scottish origins of its founder John-Lewis Brown, the emblem of Cantenac Brown is its remarkable Tudor style chateau. The 60 hectares of vines are surrounding the estate and spread over Margaux and Cantenac. José Sanfins has been managing the estate 15 years and has played a key role in the modern history of this 3rd Classified Growth. Since 2019, he and Tristan Le Lous, the new owner and an agronomist with a passion for oenology, are very involved in managing the estate with dynamism and enthusiasm. In 2020, driven by their ambition to produce one of the best wines of Margaux appellation, the two men embarked on a spectacular challenge, a form of quest for the absolute, for which the demand for environmental quality was raised to the highest possible level: building a new and unrivalled zero-carbon cellar made of raw earth.
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Tasting Notes
The Cantenac Brown 2006 vintage, produced in Margaux, Bordeaux, France, is a truly exceptional wine from the renowned Chateau Cantenac-Brown. This 1500mL bottle boasts a deep ruby red colour, with a hint of garnet at the edges, a testament to its maturity. On the nose, this wine reveals a complex bouquet of blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of tobacco, with a subtle earthiness that evokes the terroir of the region. On the palate, it is full-bodied with well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish. The flavours of blackcurrants, plums, and a touch of cedar are complemented by a touch of spice, adding depth and complexity to the wine. This 2006 vintage is drinking beautifully now, but has the potential for further ageing. A must-try for any connoisseur of Bordeaux wines.