2018 Cantenac Brown Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 6L
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REVIEWS

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

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2021

Concentrated, lush, voluptuously-textured, perfectly ripe, deep, dark opulent fruits are all over the place in the nose and on the palate. Full-bodied, velvet textured with intensity, length and richness, give this at...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, May 2021

Ripe black fruits shine through this balanced wine, showing strongly against a backdrop of rich, generous tannins. This estate is one to watch as it achieves the form the vineyard deserves. Expect this wine to be ready to...
DC 94

Decanter, April 2019

This is delicious, silky in texture and filled with luscious black fruits, exotic spiced liquorice and sweet blackberry. Touches of grilled cedar and just a trace of heat appear at the final furlong, along with a hint of...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, January 2021

Rich and polished aromas of blueberry, lavender, dark chocolate, hazelnut and sweet tobacco. It’s full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins. Creamy layers of ripe fruit and wood. Long and caressing. Lovely ripe fruit in the...
JA 94

janeanson.com, July 2025

There is a richness here, opulent enough to nod towards the warmth of the vintage, with crushed strawberry fruit and black cherries, mouth filling with satiny tannins, powerful and concentrated without being overpowering...
VN 94

Vinous, October 2022

The 2018 Cantenac Brown, which I had recently tasted as part of my horizontal, here replicates that performance. Very pure on the nose, perhaps a little more opulence than the previous bottle, this is beautifully defined...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, January 2021

Shows a touch of dark earth out front, with a mix of smoldering tobacco, espresso crema and singed alder notes before the core of warmed plum and blackberry reduction flavors finally starts to unwind. Just a touch burly...
JD 92

jebdunnuck.com, March 2021

A classic, elegant Margaux based on roughly 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot (I don't know the exact blend), the 2018 Château Cantenac Brown offers up a pretty perfume of red and black currants, sandalwood, dried...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2021

(92+ points) The 2018 Cantenac Brown has a medium to deep garnet-purple color, wafting gently out of the glass with fragrant scents of redcurrant jelly, Morello cherries, plum preserves and fresh blackcurrants, plus...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2018
Size 6L

The 2018 Cantenac Brown is a Bordeaux blend produced in the renowned Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, crafted from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, has garnered high praise from professional reviewers for its balance and depth.

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss awarded the wine a score of 95, noting its "ripe black fruits" and the presence of "rich, generous tannins." Voss emphasized the wine's potential, suggesting that it is an estate "to watch as it achieves the form the vineyard deserves." He advises that the wine will be ready to drink starting in 2026, hinting at its potential for aging.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com also gave the 2018 Cantenac Brown a commendable score of 95. He describes the wine as "concentrated, lush, voluptuously-textured," with "perfectly ripe, deep, dark opulent fruits" both on the nose and palate. He highlights the wine's full-bodied nature and velvet texture, suggesting that it has the intensity and length to develop beautifully over time. Leve recommends allowing the wine to age for at least seven years, predicting it will deliver an impressive drinking experience for two decades thereafter.

Overall, the 2018 Cantenac Brown is a red Bordeaux blend that stands out for its ripe fruit characteristics, balanced structure, and potential for long-term aging. With exceptional reviews from both Wine Enthusiast and TheWineCellarInsider.com, this wine is poised to be a notable choice for collectors and enthusiasts looking for a distinguished Margaux offering.