Chateau Cantenac Brown 2020
Introduction
Cantenac Brown 2020 is a red wine from France, produced in the Bordeaux region and the Margaux appellation. Château Cantenac Brown is classified as a Third Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The vineyard was founded over 200 years ago by a Scotsman, John Lewis Brown, and the property features a Tudor English Renaissance style in memory of his Scottish origins. The winery's philosophy is marked by the Cabernet Sauvignons of its exceptional terroirs, which instil its wines with depth and a very strong ageing potential.
Wine Description
The wine has a dark colour, often described as deep garnet-purple or intense purple with a violet hue. The aromatic profile is refined, complex, and spicy, exhaling aromas of dark cherry, plum, black fruits, and hints of flowers, spices, and graphite. Notes of chocolate, new leather, licorice, cloves, and crushed lead pencil also saturate the nose.
The varietal composition is a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot. It is a medium to full bodied wine. The palate is harmonious, full, and dynamic, with sweetness and softness. Flavours include dark cherry, plum, cassis, and a savoury, earthy backend. The tannins are elegant, velvety, and sexy, yet firm and chewy, creating a balanced power. Stylistically, it is a potent, opulent Margaux with freshness and energy, possessing a measure of classicism. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, with 60% new oak. The finish is long, persistent, and has a fine, sinewy quality. The ABV is 13% or 13.5%. The optimal drinking window is from 2026 or 2027 through 2040 to 2060. The vineyard is managed with respect for the environment, and fertilizers used are exclusively of plant origin.
Accolades
Antonio Galloni, Vinous - 97 points
James Suckling - 95 points
Neal Martin, Vinous - 94 points
Wine Advocate - 94+ points
Wine Spectator - 94 points
Food Pairing
Cantenac Brown is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, such as veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, and game. It is also a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
Vintage Quality
The 2020 vintage in Bordeaux was characterized by capricious weather, including a very mild winter and a hot, dry summer, creating intense water stress. However, timely rain and careful vineyard management allowed the grapes to achieve a unique concentration and outstanding ripeness. The vintage is considered a 'winemaker's vintage,' successfully standing up to the challenge of the 2018 and 2019 vintages, with supplementary freshness.
Introduction
Cantenac Brown 2020 is a red wine from France, produced in the Bordeaux region and the Margaux appellation. Château Cantenac Brown is classified as a Third Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The vineyard was founded over 200 years ago by a Scotsman, John Lewis Brown, and the property features a Tudor English Renaissance style in memory of his Scottish origins. The winery's philosophy is marked by the Cabernet Sauvignons of its exceptional terroirs, which instil its wines with depth and a very strong ageing potential.
Wine Description
The wine has a dark colour, often described as deep garnet-purple or intense purple with a violet hue. The aromatic profile is refined, complex, and spicy, exhaling aromas of dark cherry, plum, black fruits, and hints of flowers, spices, and graphite. Notes of chocolate, new leather, licorice, cloves, and crushed lead pencil also saturate the nose.
The varietal composition is a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot. It is a medium to full bodied wine. The palate is harmonious, full, and dynamic, with sweetness and softness. Flavours include dark cherry, plum, cassis, and a savoury, earthy backend. The tannins are elegant, velvety, and sexy, yet firm and chewy, creating a balanced power. Stylistically, it is a potent, opulent Margaux with freshness and energy, possessing a measure of classicism. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, with 60% new oak. The finish is long, persistent, and has a fine, sinewy quality. The ABV is 13% or 13.5%. The optimal drinking window is from 2026 or 2027 through 2040 to 2060. The vineyard is managed with respect for the environment, and fertilizers used are exclusively of plant origin.
Accolades
Antonio Galloni, Vinous - 97 points
James Suckling - 95 points
Neal Martin, Vinous - 94 points
Wine Advocate - 94+ points
Wine Spectator - 94 points
Food Pairing
Cantenac Brown is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, such as veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, and game. It is also a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
Vintage Quality
The 2020 vintage in Bordeaux was characterized by capricious weather, including a very mild winter and a hot, dry summer, creating intense water stress. However, timely rain and careful vineyard management allowed the grapes to achieve a unique concentration and outstanding ripeness. The vintage is considered a 'winemaker's vintage,' successfully standing up to the challenge of the 2018 and 2019 vintages, with supplementary freshness.
Description
Introduction
Cantenac Brown 2020 is a red wine from France, produced in the Bordeaux region and the Margaux appellation. Château Cantenac Brown is classified as a Third Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The vineyard was founded over 200 years ago by a Scotsman, John Lewis Brown, and the property features a Tudor English Renaissance style in memory of his Scottish origins. The winery's philosophy is marked by the Cabernet Sauvignons of its exceptional terroirs, which instil its wines with depth and a very strong ageing potential.
Wine Description
The wine has a dark colour, often described as deep garnet-purple or intense purple with a violet hue. The aromatic profile is refined, complex, and spicy, exhaling aromas of dark cherry, plum, black fruits, and hints of flowers, spices, and graphite. Notes of chocolate, new leather, licorice, cloves, and crushed lead pencil also saturate the nose.
The varietal composition is a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot. It is a medium to full bodied wine. The palate is harmonious, full, and dynamic, with sweetness and softness. Flavours include dark cherry, plum, cassis, and a savoury, earthy backend. The tannins are elegant, velvety, and sexy, yet firm and chewy, creating a balanced power. Stylistically, it is a potent, opulent Margaux with freshness and energy, possessing a measure of classicism. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, with 60% new oak. The finish is long, persistent, and has a fine, sinewy quality. The ABV is 13% or 13.5%. The optimal drinking window is from 2026 or 2027 through 2040 to 2060. The vineyard is managed with respect for the environment, and fertilizers used are exclusively of plant origin.
Accolades
Antonio Galloni, Vinous - 97 points
James Suckling - 95 points
Neal Martin, Vinous - 94 points
Wine Advocate - 94+ points
Wine Spectator - 94 points
Food Pairing
Cantenac Brown is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, such as veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, and game. It is also a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.
Vintage Quality
The 2020 vintage in Bordeaux was characterized by capricious weather, including a very mild winter and a hot, dry summer, creating intense water stress. However, timely rain and careful vineyard management allowed the grapes to achieve a unique concentration and outstanding ripeness. The vintage is considered a 'winemaker's vintage,' successfully standing up to the challenge of the 2018 and 2019 vintages, with supplementary freshness.
