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Brane Cantenac 2010

Margaux, Second Growth

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Tasting Notes

Pretty red fruits such as cherries in this wine with chewy tannins and fresh acidity. Toasted oak too. Needs time to come together. Dense and complete for this estate. Better than 2009. Better after 2016.

Score: 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2016+ 04 February 2013

With a gorgeously evolved, extremely complex bouquet of forest floor, spring flowers, lead pencil shavings and red and black currants, this full-bodied, dense, ruby/plum/purple-colored wine hits the palate with an opulent, fleshy, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and a very layered, profoundly concentrated style that is, at the same time, both powerful and sublime. This gorgeous wine from proprietor Henri Lurton will benefit from 3-5 years of cellaring and evolve for 25-30 years. (95+ Points)

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2016-2046 01 February 2013

After nearly two decades of mediocre performances, Brane Cantenac has been doing impressive work over the last decade. While the 2010 may not eclipse the 2009 or 2005, it is an exceptional wine from proprietor Henri Lurton. A dense purple color is accompanied by a floral-scented bouquet revealing notes of licorice, graphite and red as well as black currants. Layered, rich and concentrated, this impressively constructed, seamless Margaux has plenty of tannin, but it is buried under the extravagant fruit and glycerin. This rich, pure, authoritative 2010 should drink well young yet keep for 25-30+ years.

Score: 93 - 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

Round and very smooth. Thickly textured with damsons and a sweet fruit finish. Well-balanced, attractive and elegant.

Score: 91 - 93

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011

Tasted on three occasions, a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, raised in 70% new oak delivering 13.5% alcohol, the Brane-Cantenac 2010 has that trademark, very Pauillac style note, the Cabernet Sauvignon defining the nascent aromatics with graphite and cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fully ripe tannins, a little conservative on the entry but fanning out beautifully on the tightly wound mid-palate. Judicious use of the fleshy Merlot to balance out the Cabernet, composed and very harmonious towards the 'classic' finish. Tasted April 2011.

Score: 94 - 96

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 19 April 2011

Very dark and concentrated. Exotic nose with some spice and aromas of old-ladies’ handbags. Really rather rewarding on the nose but on the palate it seems a little too sweet and soft. Then becomes a bit green and astringent. Awkward, though there are interesting elements here. Should come right in the end.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2019-2029 18 April 2011

Beautifully expressed Cabernet fruit, pure Margaux elegance that combines intensity and finesse, long flavours, excellent balance that shows up Brane's specific style.

Score: 18

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2016-2030 01 April 2011

A fresh, floral style, with violet and rose aromas followed by a mix of vibrant red currant and blackberry fruit. The dusty finish has good underlying acidity, keeping it racy.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011