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Margaux 2ème cru classé en 1855 Logé en caisse bois d’origine de 3 ou 6 bouteilles 75cl William Kelley > Parker 93-96 | Yves Beck 94-95 | Georgina Hindle > Decanter 95 | Jean-Marc Quarin 96 | A. Galloni > Vinous 94-96 Neal Martin > Vinous 92-94
63.78 CHF (59.00 CHF HT)
Jean-Marc Quarin 96 www.quarin.com Très beau rouge sombre, pourpre, aux reflets noirs. Superbe nez très aromatique, fin, pur, fruité, floral et complexe. Délicat en entrée de bouche et sans cesse accompagné d’une texture minutieuse, juteux au milieu, puis fondant et finalement gras, le vin avance royal, margalien et ultra parfumé, vers une longue finale raffinée, sans aucun angle tannique. C’est bien difficile à cracher. Assemblage : 74 % cabernet sauvignon, 22 % merlot, 2 % cabernet franc, 1 % petit verdot, 1 % carmenère. Degré d’alcool : 12°7 (légère chaptalisation) – pH : 3,66 – IPT : 72 (moyenne plus). Saignée à 22 % pour les merlots. Rendement : 41 hl/ha. Dates de vendanges : du 23 septembre au 7 octobre. Pour mémoire, ce cru fait un bond en avant à partir de 2019. En 2021, il maintient son haut niveau de qualité !
Yves Beck 94-95 points www.yvesbeck.wine Brane-Cantenac 2021 révèle bien son élevage sans que celui-ci soit dominant. Ainsi, il est accompagné de notes de baies noires, de bois de réglisse et d’épices douces. L’attaque est élégante et reflète bien les caractéristiques olfactives. Les tannins sont très fins, veloutés et harmonisent avec la structure acide. Ce Brane révèle bien la nature de son terroir et la fraîcheur qui le compose. C’est certainement un élément clé car l’acidité présente portera le vin au travers des décennies en compagnie des tannins. La puissance de Brane-Cantenac 2021 est sa finesse ! 2027-2046
Georgina Hindle 95 points www.decanter.com (at Bordeaux, 01 Apr 2022) A dark seductive nose, liquorice, sweet and sticky with a real depth to the aromatics, black chocolate and perfumed blackcurrants – that glamour that Margaux does so well. High acid here, crunchy fruit with bite and ample appeal. This is a little high-toned still, with the focus on the mineral, slightly austere sides to the bright and youthful strawberry fruit with toasted wood edges. Tannins are so supple and integrated however, they give a plumpness but this is still quite a linear wine, with such tension and drive – it’s tightly-knitted no doubt but has the most gorgeous herbal Cabernet elements on the fresh finish which I totally love. You get understated power, this feels well controlled, sophisticated and totally delectable. What a lovely 2021. Eric Boissenot consultant. 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère complete the blend. 3.66pH. Drinking Window 2027 – 2047
Neal Martin 92-94 points www.vinous.com The 2021 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 23 until October 7 at a respectable 41.2hL/ha and aged 100% new oak. It has a fragrant nose of dark red fruit, undergrowth, pencil box and light minty scents, understated at first but opening up nicely in the glass (it always requires patience). The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh as a daisy, displaying impressive tension. This focused, precise Brane-Cantenac conveys a great deal of harmony. The tensile, graphite finish lingers long in the mouth. While not quite reaching the lofty heights of « peak Brane,” this is a very commendable and quite cerebral wine for the vintage.
William Kelley 93-95 points www.erobertparker.com The 2021 Brane-Cantenac shows considerable promise, exhibiting a deep bouquet of wild berries, cassis, spices and violets, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and impressively concentrated palate that’s framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. This seamless and enveloping wine is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and the balance Carmenère and Petit Verdot. Once again, it’s derived from the château’s best holdings on the plateau of Brane and is maturing in entirely new barrels.
Antonio Galloni 93-96 points www.vinous.com The 2021 Brane-Cantenac notably marries fruit intensity with energy and structure. There is an exotic richness to the 2021 that is impossible to miss. Kirsch, red plum, blood orange, cinnamon, new leather and spice all meld together. The 2021 is bold, sumptuous and alluring. There is certainly a lot to look forward to. The oak needs to fully integrate, but that is what élevage is for. Brane-Cantenac was impressive on both occasions I tasted it.