2006 Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux
- Red
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (36%), Cabernet Franc (4%)
Ready - at best
Product: 20068003243
Description
The dedication at the Chateau to fulfill its second growth status continues to be very evident in this fine 2006. Attractive, soft, savoury aromas on the nose transpose into a rich, elegant and beautifully defined palate of abundant yet delicate dark fruits. Fine tannins combine with refreshing acidity to provide a wonderful long finish and another great effort from this underrated Chateau.
(Jake Dean, BBR Fine Wine Sales Manager - Oct 08) Owner Henri Lurton has made quite a reputation for himself (no mean feat when there are so many other winemaking Lurtons in Bordeaux) by dragging this Second Growth back to close to its best. This is a highly attractive, feminine wine,with a smooth, spicy, vanilla nose, silky raspberry and blackcurrant fruit and a pure, intense finish. Henri's selection for this wine was ruthless, with less than 40% making it into the Grand Vin. Made in an early-drinking style, the extra good news is that Henri's wines alwaysfill out and improve in their second year thus making this a very smart buy indeed.
(Simon Staples - BBR Fine Wine Director - Jun 07)
(Jake Dean, BBR Fine Wine Sales Manager - Oct 08) Owner Henri Lurton has made quite a reputation for himself (no mean feat when there are so many other winemaking Lurtons in Bordeaux) by dragging this Second Growth back to close to its best. This is a highly attractive, feminine wine,with a smooth, spicy, vanilla nose, silky raspberry and blackcurrant fruit and a pure, intense finish. Henri's selection for this wine was ruthless, with less than 40% making it into the Grand Vin. Made in an early-drinking style, the extra good news is that Henri's wines alwaysfill out and improve in their second year thus making this a very smart buy indeed.
(Simon Staples - BBR Fine Wine Director - Jun 07)
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2006
Maturity Ready - at best
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (36%), Cabernet Franc (4%)
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Brane-Cantenac
About this wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
The most famous red wine grape in the world and one of the most widely planted.
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Margaux
If Pauillac is the bastion of ‘traditional’ Red Bordeaux, Margaux represents its other facet in producing wines that are some of the region’s most sensual and alluring. The largest commune in the Médoc, it encompasses the communes of Cantenac, Soussans, Arsac and Labaude, in addition to the village of Margaux itself. Its finest examples are paragons of refinement and subtlety which have few parallels in Bordeaux.
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Chateau Brane-Cantenac
Château Brane-Cantenac was for many years the home of Lucien Lurton - it is now owned and run by his son Henri. Its vineyards are located west of the village of Cantenac in the Margaux appellation. Brane-Cantenac's vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (4.5%) and Carmenère 0,5%, and lie on fine, gravelly soils. Vinification includes up to 18 months' wood ageing, a third to a half in new `barriques'.
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