Description
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Critics Comments and Scores
| 93-95 | The 2023 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot (which saw some saignée), 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère and 1% Petit Verdot, and it completed its malolactic fermentation in barrels as has been the rule at this estate since the 1990s. Offering up aromas of dark cherries, cassis and spices framed by creamy new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a creamy core of fruit and a long, gently lactic finish. | N/A | WK |
| 96 | A great aromatic hit on the opening beats, giving way to silky tannins, spiced plum, rhubarb and slate, cassis and bilberry fruit, all showing depth and intensity. Such an accomplished wine, once again showing how it's done. | JA | |
| 94-96 | The 2023 Brane-Cantenac is a sensual, silky wine. There's plenty of depth and structure behind that, but the first impression is most definitely one of elegance. Crushed flowers, spice and dried herbs meld into a core of super-expressive, dark, red-toned fruit. The 100% new oak is impeccably balanced within the wine’s frame. Brane-Cantenac remains one of the best relative values in Bordeaux, or anywhere, for that matter. This is a fine effort from proprietor Henri Lurton and his team. | AG | |
| 93-95 | The 2023 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 4 to October 2 at 45.7hL/ha with the highest IPT (Indice de Polyphénols Totaux, a measurement of tannin) ever with respect to the Merlot, which underwent some saignée in tank. Matured entirely in new oak, it has wonderful delineation on the nose, quite floral with pressed violets infusing the lifted black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky-smooth entry and a silver bead of acidity. Pure black fruit infused with graphite lends this Pauillac-like attributes, sustained on the finish, as usual. This is a very classical Brane-Cantenac— a worthy follow-up to the 2022. | NM |
Reviewers; JR Jancis Robinson, YC Yohan Castaing, WK William Kelley, JS James Suckling, JMQ Jean-Marc Quarin, JA Jane Anson, NM Neal Martin, CT Charles Taylor, AG Antonio Galloni, WJF William Frazier.
Previous Vintages Release Prices where known (E.&O.E.)| Vintage | Offer Price | Offer Case Size |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £550.00 | 12x75cl |
| 2020 | £572.00 | 12x75cl |
| 2019 | £498.00 | 12x75cl |
| 2018 | £621.00 | 12x75cl |
| 2017 | £575.00 | 12x75cl |
| 2016 | £720.00 | 12x75cl |
| 2015 | £500.00 | 12x75cl |
| 2014 | £315.00 | 12x75cl |
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Additional Details
- SKU:
- EP2023EP0024
