James Molesworth (JM) — 90–93/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2011
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.
2010 Brane Cantenac
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Margaux
- Classification
- Second Growth
- Format
- 6x75cl
- Price
- £450 per case (In Bond, GBP)
- Availability
- In stock
- Critic score
- 95/100 (RP)
- Drinking window
- 2025–2048
In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 Château Brane Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Second Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2025–2048. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
The Lurton family have been owners of this Second Growth property since the 1950s. After a fabulous 1961, quality has been peaking since the late nineties, with the 2000, 2005 and 2009 great achievements. Now it is consistently successful Margaux in a late-picked, rich and modern style married with great perfume and elegance.
What the critics say
Albany Vintners (AV) — 91–93/100 · -, 27/04/2011
Round and very smooth. Thickly textured with damsons and a sweet fruit finish. Well-balanced, attractive and elegant.
Neal Martin (NM) — 95/100 · Vinous, 2025-09-11 · Drink 2025-2048
The 2010 Brane-Cantenac marked the first year that optical sorting was used and the replanting of a parcel of Petit Verdot. This has long been a favourite vintage, the nose in a class of its own with mineral-driven black fruit, graphite and just a touch of Earl Grey. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Beautifully balanced with just a slight savoury element beginning to emerge towards…