Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux Grand Cru Classé

A beautiful, deep, clear garnet color. On the nose, this wine displays great freshness, with notes of black fruits such as blackberries and delicate hints of white flowers. The nose is complex, with notes of cloves and eucalyptus. On the palate, it is open and generous. The tannins are supple and silky, of high quality. The wine is dense and complex on the palate, with flavors of black fruits, spices, and a touch of menthol for a very pleasing balance. The finish is long, with the characteristic notes of Cabernet Sauvignon, which add a lovely freshness. A true success for this vintage. The wine is produced on 72 hectares in the Margaux AOC, with 30 hectares planted on the No. 4 terrace, which has deep gravel soils. The vines have an average age of 35 years. The 2021 vintage experienced stark contrasts and required considerable effort to overcome the climatic challenges: frost, spring rains, and a dreary summer, followed by a late but intense summer drought. After harvesting, vinification takes place in oak barrels. The wine then matures for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The wine's composition consists of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmenère.