Cantenac Brown : 15 results priced between £10.00 and £350.00

Tudor-style Château Cantenac-Brown was founded in the 19th century. John Lewis Brown, son of an English merchant, Epicurean and artist, held popular society functions there and the château’s wines had an excellent reputation. Cantenac Brown was included in the famous 1855 classification. Acquired by AXA-Millésimes in 1989, it was extensively renovated. The vineyard is managed with eco-friendly farming to limit chemical treatments. Since 2006, the Chateau belongs to Mr. Simon Halabi.

Tasting notes Chateau Cantenac-Brown 2010 ROBERT PARKER 92-94+ One of the finest Cantenac Browns made in the last half century, the 2010 may be even more impressive than the 2009. Sweet, fat notes of blackberries, forest floor and earth emerge from this inky/purple-colored beauty. The tannins are slightly more serious and elevated than in the 2009, but the big, bold, full-bodied 2010 represents a remarkable turn around for this estate, which has now produced three straight top-flight vintages. It...

Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Origin The second wine of Château Cantenac Brown, made from pre-selected lots of the Château's younger vines, which are cultivated specifically for this earlier-drinking blend. Otherwise traditionally made, with 25%-new oak maturation for 13 months, followed by egg-white fining. Taste Elegantly structured claret, with aromas of pencil lead and sandalwood, and a bramble backbone. A good level of ripeness, medium body, and tannins of a firm, taut character...

Tasted twice in Bordeaux, I must say that whatever was shown to me in cask certainly did not appear to be performing as well from bottle. It could be just that the wine has closed down, but I had thought this was an extraordinary wine and one of the big time sleepers of the vintage. The tannins have taken hold, and although the wine is still outstanding, any hopes of achieving a mid-90 point score, as I had hoped, seem highly questionable. Dense ruby/purple with notes of graphite, blackberries and...

A grape which has become immensely popular around the world in the last 20 years, initially as a purveyor of the flavours of claret in a fleshy, accessible and inexpensive form. Subsequently it has developed a following as a varietal in its own right and often finds itself the recipient of lavish winemaker attention. Most celebrated as the principal 'Right Bank' grape, underpinning most Pomerols and Saint Emilions with its sweet plum and currant fruit and fleshy, soft textures. These qualities have...

At the beginning of the 19th century, the esteemed animal painter of Scottish descent, John Lewis Brown, bought the vineyard. Designed by Brown in a traditional Tudor style, the château was host to the grand parties the owner was renowned for, highlighting his love of good wines. Sold in 1843 to a banker (Gromard), the owner in 1855, when the estate was granted a Grand Cru classification. 150 years later the Simon Halabi family has given new impetus to the estate with the ambition of raising it to...

Cantenac Brown's vineyard of 42 hectares is in the heart of the Margaux appellation, principally in the commune of Cantenac in the South of the appellation. The Margaux appellation terroirs are terraced groups of gravel, ensuring good drainage. The Cantenac Brown soil is typical Médoc gravel. Cabernet’s in particular do well in this soil, they produce fine wines with intense bouquet, which are suitable for ageing. José Sanfins, the technical director and Hervé Martin, his vineyard manager, have installed...

Level mid shoulder, damaged label stained on one side

Brio is Chateau Cantenac Brown's second wine. All plots are meticulously observed throughout the growth cycle from budding to the analysis of grape ripeness. The batches that go into Brio are chosen largely as a result of these observations, not as a way of strengthening the first wine, but in order to make the second wine as wonderful as possible! An incredible red wine from Frances most famous region! Grapes: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc. Region: France / Bordeaux / Margaux...

Description of this Margaux Château Cantenac-Brown was created in 1860 by Sir John Lewis Brown through the acquisition of 70 hectares from a banker named Lalande, the owner of nearby Boyd Cantenac. Nowadays the property belongs to Axa Millésimes, which has made vast investments in the cellars and has undertaken a major programme of replanting in the vineyard. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes are planted on 53 hectares.

(1 very top, 1 top shoulder, labels damaged and partly detached)

Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Description This is a dense, fruity wine with good structure and firm tannins. Displaying aromas of cassis, dried plum and violets with underlying notes of spicy cedar and liquorice. From the forward drinking 2004 vintage, this is a joy now but has the benefit of also being an excellent cellar candidate for those who are patient. Body

This is a dense, fruity wine with good structure and firm tannins. Displaying aromas of cassis, dried plum and violets with underlying notes of spicy cedar and liquorice. From the forward drinking 2004 vintage, this is a joy now but has the benefit of also being an excellent cellar candidate for those who are patient.

Description of this Margaux ***(*) RVF 15/20 Bettane et Desseauve Tast Pro Avril 2005 85-88 Wine Spectator *** Decanter Coup de coeur Jacques Dupont Le Point The soil of the Château Cantenac-Brown is gravely and typical of the Médoc region. The terraine is perfectly suited to the Cabernet grapes, especially the Cabernet Sauvignon. These grape varieties give the fine wines an intense bouquet. The Merlot grape brings colour, richness and roundness. For the 2004 vintage, the bouquet is fruity and...

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