The 2018 Brane-Cantenac is a Bordeaux blend from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Brane-Cantenac, this red wine features a composition of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. It is bottled with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 13.5%.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 95, describing it as having "aromas of mushroom, meat, bark and iodine with blackberries and blackcurrants." He noted its "firm, creamy tannins" and emphasized its "long and persistent" finish, recommending it be enjoyed after 2025 (jamessuckling.com, 1/15/2021).

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss gave an excellent review with a score of 96, stating that Brane-Cantenac is "performing as one of the top Margaux estates." He praised its "structure, elegant black fruits, and rich tannins," suggesting it will have a "fine future" and advising to drink from 2027 (Wine Enthusiast, 5/1/2021).

Lisa Perrotti-Brown of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate rated it 93+ points, highlighting its "vibrant notes of kirsch, black raspberries, and warm cassis" with hints of "roses, forest floor, and cinnamon stick." She remarked on its "elegant and refreshing" nature and "long, perfumed finish" (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 3/31/2021).

Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider also scored it 96, calling it "elegant, fresh, and refined." He described layers of "sweet, ripe, fresh red berries, smoke, flowers, wet earth, herbs, spice box, and tobacco leaf" and emphasized its "silky, lifted, long, and pure" palate (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 3/9/2021).

Decanter's review by Jane Anson, which also gave the wine 95 points, noted its "deep and generous blackberry fruits and rich chocolate." Anson pointed out the "good balance" and the "depth and interest" of the wine, praising its "drive forward through the palate" (Decanter, 11/10/2020).

Jeb Dunnuck, who rated it 95+ points, described it as a "quintessential Margaux" with "beautiful cassis and mulberry fruits" and "notes of leafy tobacco, spice, cedarwood, and spring flowers." He highlighted its "beautifully balanced" nature and recommended aging it for 4-5 years (jebdunnuck.com, 3/11/2021).

Jane Anson, writing for janeanson.com, also scored it 95, noting its "generous yet balanced" nature and the "plenty to sink your teeth into." She praised its "blackberry puree, cassis fruit pastilles, and bitter black chocolate" while maintaining its "juice and momentum" through the palate (janeanson.com, 9/20/2021).

Finally, The Wine Independent, with a score of 95, highlighted its "perfumed nose of lilacs and spice box" and "velvety tannins," describing it as "rich" with a "very long mineral-tinged finish" (The Wine Independent, 2/9/2023).

In summary, the 2018 Brane-Cantenac is a highly regarded Margaux with multiple excellent reviews, praised for its balance, depth, and long-term aging potential.