2010 Brane Cantenac (750ml OWC) (FUTURE ARRIVAL)

Your Price: $92.00

QUANTITY AVAILABLE: 12

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ONLY AVAILABLE IN 12 BOTTLE ORIGINAL WOOD CASE, PRICE ABOVE IS PER BOTTLE

WINE IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN 2013

Vintage: 2010
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateau Brane Cantenac
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Appellation: Margaux
Producer: Chateau Brane Cantenc
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Medoc

Tasting note: After 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. (93-96pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: May 2011
Score: 93-96
Drink: 2011-40

Tasting note: Balanced and polished, with pretty tannins and an attractive fruit. Very elegant for the vintage. Lovely length to the wine. (91-92pts. James Suckling)

Tasted: Apr. 2011
Score: 91-92
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: From a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13.5% alcohol, which is high for Brane Canenac. With a pH of 3.70, there is no sensation of heat in the wine. The Grand Vin represents 33% of the harvest. The wine opens with a delicate perfume of floral, jammy dark berries, cassis, oak and tobacco scents. Fresh, blackberry, floral, licorice and black cherry flavors, round ample tannins and a sweet, spicy cassis finish are the hallmarks of this wine. This shows more depth and acidity than the 2009. (92-94pts. Jeff Leve, Thewinecellarinsider.com)

Tasted: Apr. 2011
Score: 92-94
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: A 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. (90-93pts. JM, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2011
Score: 90-93
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Purplish crimson with dark hues. Refined fragrant nose of black fruit with subtle overtones. Bursting with fruit on entry - very Château Margaux in style - then revealing a glamorous tactile feel on the palate with sap and subtle notes. It could have done with more power on finish. I did wonder if all the press wine had been added. (91pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: 2011
Score: 91
Drink: N/A