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Brane Cantenac 2013
Margaux, Second Growth
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The 2013 Brane-Cantenac has come on nicely since I last tasted it in barrel, even if it does fall short of recent vintages from Henri Lurton and his team. Certainly it has developed more fruit concentration on the nose: fresh strawberries and redcurrant laced with tobacco. The palate is nicely balanced with fine tannin and well-judged acidity, just a touch of piquancy coming through on the finish. It has developed more heft during barrel ageing and given 3 or 4 years in bottle, should develop into a satisfying mid-term Margaux. Score: 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2027 Date: 28 October 2016 |
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The Grand Vin is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc (more Cabernet Sauvignon because the Cabernet Franc did not quite pass muster.) It has a clean cedar scented bouquet that is very linear and somehow quite airy. The palate is medium-bodied and nicely balanced. On this occasion, this oak is quite prominent on the day I tasted although Henri Lurton remarked that it varies day to day. This is a nicely made, easy-drinking style of Brane-Cantenac to enjoy over the next 10 years. Score: 86 - 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014 |
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Plenty of toasted oak apparent here. Crunchy fruit, medium body, good balance of tannin and acid. Better body than many other 2013s, though still light compared with a typical Bordeaux year. (16.5) Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2027 Date: 01 April 2014 |
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A lifted nose with bright red cherry fruit. Lots of interest and flavour here with high-toned fruit and energy and a mocha finish. Score: 91 - 94 Albany Vintners, - Date: 01 April 2014 |
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Good young colour, Margaux fragrance on the nose, florality, elegance and balance in the discreet Brane style. Score: 90 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2027 Date: 01 April 2014 |
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Light, with airy plum and red cherry notes giving way to a light sanguine note through the finish. Score: 84 - 87 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014 |
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The 2013 Brane-Cantenac is a wine of rare distinction. Tobacco, smoke, cedar, red plums and menthol all meld together in a striking, beautifully nuanced wine endowed with considerable personality and tons of style. The 2013 is soft and understated, but is also impeccable in its balance. Score: 89 - 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2014 |
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Loads of strawberry and berry character with a fantastic intensity. Medium body, with a beautiful core of fruit and a long finish. Rose petals and fruit. Wonderful finesse. A triumph for the vintage. Score: 92 - 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014 |
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