In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Château Brane Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Second Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Drinking window: 2023–2042. 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.
Julia Harding MW (JH) — 16–17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 25/04/2018 · Drink 2022-2032
Deep crimson. Complex aroma that pulls together black olive as well as sweet spice and cassis leaf and fruit. Creamy texture, nicely balanced, lightish and elegant with a juicy finish.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 89–92/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 23/04/2018
The 2017 Chateau Brane-Cantenac should be a terrific wine and offers a medium-bodied, nicely concentrated, silky, elegant style. Loads of black raspberries, cedar pencil, and dried flower notes as well as sweet fruit, ripe tannin, and a complex, layered texture make for a classic Margaux that's going to drink nicely for two decades.
Neal Martin (NM) — 92/100 · Vinous, 2025-09-11 · Drink 2026-2045
2017 was the year in which three hectares were planted with white varieties. The 2017 Brane-Cantenac has a slightly leaner nose compared to vintages either side, more marine-influenced with oyster shell and kelp infusing the black fruit, but finely delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. This feels lightly spiced and harmonious, quite "gentle" for the château with a judicious…