2009 Brane-Cantenac Ex-Chateau 2021 Release

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 95 WA 95 DC 94 VN 94 WE 94 JS 92 JL 92 WS 92
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, November 2020

Showing beautifully, the 2009 Château Brane-Cantenac is loaded with classic Margaux notes of sandalwood, dried flowers, spice, truffle, and blackcurrants. Based on 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2022

The 2009 Brane-Cantenac is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet colored, it barrels out of the glass with bold notions of baked blackberries, warm cassis, and stewed plums...
DC 94

Decanter, October 2020

Plenty of Margaux balance and effortless elegance here, showcasing a concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry fruit character. Soft smoky oak comes in on the finish, with fine tannins and gentle floral aromatics. Only 37%...
VN 94

Vinous, January 2019

The 2009 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 22 to October 9 with a modest 13.4° alcohol. This has long been a great Margaux. It is very delineated and yet very generous on the bravura bouquet of blackberry...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, February 2012

Warm and rounded, this spicy wine has wood avors just showing through the ripe fruit. It is already delicious, with rich blackberry avors right up front, although its aging potential is evident with the concentrated...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, March 2019

Plenty of fresh plum fruit alongside the bitter chocolate in the nose, but on the palate this retains the Margaux lightness and elegant dryness, the finish just slightly warm. Drink or hold. (Horizontal Tasting, London, 2019)
JL 92

TheWineCellarInsider.com, September 2019

Just starting to lighten in color, you find cigar box, tobacco leaf, spice, wet forest leaf and cassis in the nose. Medium bodied, elegant, fresh and silky, the red cherry and plums are on the bright side, with good...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, March 2012

Ripe and fleshy, with an enticing mix of linzer torte, currant confiture and crushed plum fruit offset by hints of briar and bay leaf. The long finish lets roasted apple wood, singed iron and tobacco leaf notes fill in...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2009
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2009 Brane-Cantenac Ex-Chateau 2021 Release is a remarkable Bordeaux Blend from the prestigious Margaux region in France. With a deep, garnet color, this red wine exudes elegance and sophistication. The wine is produced by Brane-Cantenac, a renowned producer known for their commitment to quality and tradition.

On the nose, this wine offers a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, which are complemented by subtle notes of sandalwood, dried flowers, spice, and truffle. These aromas create a captivating olfactory experience that draws you in with each sniff.

Upon tasting, the wine reveals its Margaux heritage with finesse. It is medium to full-bodied, showcasing a harmonious balance between fruit flavors and oak influences. The palate is graced with flavors of ripe plums, fresh cherries, and blackberries, which are intertwined with hints of bitter chocolate. The wine's lightness and elegant dryness are a testament to the Margaux style.

The 2009 Brane-Cantenac boasts a beautifully textured and silky mouthfeel, with fine tannins that add structure and depth. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a trail of smoky oak, floral aromatics, and a touch of warmth.

This wine has received high praise from critics. Decanter awarded it a score of 94, noting its Margaux balance and effortless elegance. James Suckling gave it a score of 92, highlighting its fresh plum fruit and Margaux lightness. Jeb Dunnuck awarded it a score of 95, describing it as a quintessential, elegant yet textured Margaux. These accolades speak to the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of this wine.

The 2009 Brane-Cantenac Ex-Chateau 2021 Release is a wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for further aging. It has a drinking window from 2020 to 2040, allowing it to evolve and develop additional complexities over time. Whether you choose to savor it now or save it for a special occasion, this wine is sure to impress with its finesse, depth, and timeless elegance.