2018 Château Brane-Cantenac 2018 12000mL

96 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

This is now performing as one of the top Margaux estates. Their latest release shows structure, elegant black fruits and rich tannins. Densely textured and vibrantly fruity, the wine has a fine future. Drink from 2027.

95 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

94–96. Barrel Sample. This wine is rich yet finely balanced. The acidity and the tannins are well integrated with the beautiful black currant flavor. Overall, this fine wine promises a bright future.

95 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

This is a serious wine, with well constructed walls and floor, but it's full of life too, with brambled, succulent and generously-extracted fruit on the nose. It has less immediate charm than some in the appellation and will take a while to come round, but it has clear ageing ability and is one to savour. You feel the precision and confidence in how it presents itself. 1% Petit Verdot makes up the blend - there was no Carmenère in the grand vin in 2018. 45hl/ha yield. 70% new oak.

95 POINTS

James Suckling

What strikes me about this Brane-Cantenac is the gorgeous center palate of ripe fruit, which gives an impression of generosity, yet it’s tight and reserved at the same time. Fine and polished tannins follow on and drive this gorgeous fruit. Points: 95-96

95 POINTS

James Suckling

Aromas of mushroom, meat, bark and iodine with blackberries and blackcurrants, following through to a full body with firm, creamy tannins that give structure and form to the wine. Tight on the finish. Long and persistent with presence. Drink after 2025.

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby, purple reflections, delicate bright rim. Inviting dark forest berry confit, fresh cherries, floral nuances, delicate dried fruit. Juicy, fine cherry fruit, freshly structured, round tannins, elegant and long lasting, medium complexity on the finish, fine food wine.

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby, purple reflections, DELICATE rim brightening. Delicately savoury UNDERLAY/BACKGROUND of fresh heart cherries, candied orange zest, some nougat, mineral touch. Juicy, red wild berryish fruit, fresh acidity, fine, integrated tannins, a lively companion at the table, already accessible and well developed. (2020-2040).