2015 Cantenac Brown Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 96 DC 95 JL 95 JS 94 JD 94 WS 94 VN 93
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, April 2016

(WE94-96 points) Beautiful dusty tannins permeate this ripe wine. It has a smooth and rich texture, with bright blackberry flavors and a refreshing, vibrant close.
DC 95

Decanter, November 2017

I love the fruit here, with puréed damson and deeply focussed, bitter dark chocolate. It has lovely grip and persistency, a wine that you want to take your time with and watch as it develops. It is poised and balanced...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2018

Just a few months of aging since this was last tasted has added more aromatic development. Now, you find dark, red fruits, chocolate mint, wet earth, flowers, espresso and a touch of mint. Full bodied, concentrated and...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, February 2018

Instantly appealing ripe dark berries and plums with graphite and other dark stony notes. Very well-integrated wood here. The palate has a plush, suave and supple feel to it. Great concentration and energy. Really intense...
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

Readers who need more proof that Margaux was the place to be in 2015 just need to taste the 2015 Château Cantenac Brown. Based on roughly 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot it offers an extraordinary nose of crème de...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, January 2018

This brims with voluble plum cake, boysenberry and blackberry compote flavors, embedded with brambly structure while keeping a polished feel overall. Alluring black tea, roasted alder and licorice details line the...
VN 93

Vinous, October 2022

The 2015 Cantenac Brown displays more red fruit compared directly with the 2016: raspberry and wild strawberry intermingled with sous-bois and tobacco, violet aromas emerging with time. Lovely focus here, though not the...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2015 Cantenac Brown is a mesmerizing Bordeaux blend from the celebrated region of Margaux in France. This wine is a testament to the exceptional 2015 vintage, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Cantenac Brown estate. As a wine of French origin, it's encapsulated with a traditional cork closure, preserving the wine's integrity and further enhancing its aging potential.

The Cantenac Brown carries a robust alcohol content of 14.0%, a characteristic typical of Bordeaux blends. A vibrant red wine, it proudly displays its rich, ruby hue, an enticing prelude to the sensory journey that lies ahead.

Upon uncorking the bottle, one is greeted by an irresistible bouquet of ripe dark berries, plums, and a hint of graphite. These notes carry through to the palate, where they mingle with a sophisticated blend of dark, red fruits, chocolate mint, wet earth, and a touch of espresso.

The wine's complexity is further deepened by a velvety texture, perfectly balanced tannins, and a refreshing, vibrant close. The finish is persistent and lingering, leaving an impression of alluring black tea, roasted alder, and licorice.

Renowned wine critics such as Wine Enthusiast, Jeff Leve, Jeb Dunnuck, and Wine Spectator have all lauded the 2015 Cantenac Brown, awarding it scores in the mid-nineties. Their tasting notes reveal a wine of exceptional quality, a symphony of flavors that resonate on the palate, and a testament to the winemakers' prowess.

This wine is an undeniable tour de force, a wine that is ready to be enjoyed now, and yet will continue to evolve and delight for another 25 to 30 years. The 2015 Cantenac Brown is truly a testament to the timeless elegance and rich tradition of Bordeaux winemaking.