94
Inside Bordeaux
Jane Anson
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10 Sep 25
Soft crushed rose petals, this is remarkably open and ready at 8 years old when you look at the rest of the vertical - definitely one for early drinking, still delivering charm, character and balance. Expect silky tannins, crushed raspberry puree, good quality. Harvest September 14 to October 2, 31.3hl/h yield, 3.6ph, 70% new French oak for ageing. Eric Boissenot consultant, Henri Lurton owner, Christophe Capdeville technical director.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2040
92
Vinous
Neal Martin
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11 Sep 25
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 touch of cracked black pepper than enhances the finish. Fine. Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the château in September 2025.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2045
92
The Wine Independent
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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25 May 22
A blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Brane-Cantenac is deep garnet-purple colored. It skips out with cheerful black raspberries, Morello cherries, and warm cassis notes, plus hints of dried flowers, unsmoked cigars, and bay leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate has great intensity with just enough freshness and a firm backbone of grainy tannins, finishing long and well-poised.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2042
92
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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16 Mar 20
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Brane-Cantenac starts off a tad restrained and reluctant to show, opening out to notes of baked blackberries, plum preserves and crème de cassis with hints of cigar box and tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wearing a lot of muscular fruit with firm, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with great length. Needs time!
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2038
16.5
Jancis Robinson
James Lawther
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05 Sep 25
74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. 31.3 hl/ha.Crimson with a lighter rim. Berry-fruit nose. Medium-bodied, lively and fresh. Less power but tannins fully integrated. Good medium-term drinking. (JL)
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2035