2022 Château Brane-Cantenac Baron de Brane Margaux

Brane Cantenac's roots can be traced back to the early 18th century. At that time it was owned by the Gorce family and was known as Château Gorce (and for a while as Château Gorce Guy). Today the Château consists of 90 hectares of vineyards in the Margaux appellation. The largest vineyard comprises 45 hectares and is located next to the Château on the Plateau de Brane. The 2nd vineyard (22 hectares) is located further north near Soussans. The remaining vineyards are located further south near Arsac. The terroir consists mainly of gravel but to a lesser extent also of sand and clay. This Margaux consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Baron de Brane is the second wine of Château Brane Cantenac.

The Baron de Brane has a deep red colour with purple hues. In the nose intense and mainly by red fruit dominated aromas. There is also a hint of mint and flowers and licorice. The taste is intense, yet smooth and has a fresh and long aftertaste. This wine is well balanced and can age well. Beautiful full and soft taste, lots of suppleness, but the cabernet also gives it backbone, fresh acids and some tannins.

Ratings: 89-91 Wine Advocate, 92-93 James Suckling, 91-93 Wine Cellar Insider (Jeff Leve), 92 Jane Anson, 17.5 WeinWisser, 90-92 Vinous (A. Galloni), 94 Falstaff Magazine.