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Colour
Red
Vintage
2010
Producer
Chateau Brane-Cantenac
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub Region
Margaux
Product code
23BRAN1B2010
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Tasting Notes
Robert Parker
Score: 93-96 / 100After nearly two decades of mediocre performances, Brane Cantenac has been doing impressive work over the last decade. While the 2010 may not eclipse the 2009 or 2005, it is an exceptional wine from proprietor Henri Lurton. A dense purple color is accompanied by a floral-scented bouquet revealing notes of licorice, graphite and red as well as black currants. Layered, rich and concentrated, this impressively constructed, seamless Margaux has plenty of tannin, but it is buried under the extravagant fruit and glycerin. This rich, pure, authoritative 2010 should drink well young yet keep for 25-30+ years.
Jancis Robinson
Score: 17 / 20Very dark and concentrated. Exotic nose with some spice and aromas of old-ladies' handbags. Really rather rewarding on the nose but on the palate it seems a little too sweet and soft. Then becomes a bit green and astringent. Awkward, though there are interesting elements here. Should come right in the end.
Wine Spectator
Score: 90-93 / 100A fresh, floral style, with violet and rose aromas followed by a mix of vibrant red currant and blackberry fruit. The dusty finish has good underlying acidity, keeping it racy.
