CRITIC REVIEWS
Antonio Galloni
The 2023 Brane-Cantenac is deep, bold and explosive, yet also closed in on itself. That won't be a problem in another few years' time, but today, the Grand Vin is embryonic. Time in the glass brings out dark red fruit, cedar, tobacco, dried herbs, mint and spice. Brane-Cantenac remains a wine of timeless classicism, a wine that embodies all the beauty and charm that only Bordeaux is capable of. Floral notes lift the dense, sustained finish. Superb.
William Kelley
The 2023 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot (which saw some saignée), 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère and 1% Petit Verdot, and it completed its malolactic fermentation in barrels as has been the rule at this estate since the 1990s. Offering up aromas of dark cherries, cassis and spices framed by creamy new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a creamy core of fruit and a long, gently lactic finish.
JancisRobinson.com
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carménère and 1% Petit Verdot. Fermented in wooden cuves, with pigeage and délestage. 18 months ageing in French barrels, 100% new. Much plusher and oak-driven on the nose - there is an unmistakable whiff and feel of a cru classé here. Even before you taste the wine. Lovely purity, drive and layers of flavour with spice notes to compliment the leafy raspberry and blackberry fruits. Has a touch of lead-pencil to finish. All very fine and promising for the future. Perhaps not for the longest keeping but enjoy over the next decade. (AWH)


