{"product_id":"baron-de-brane-2nd-label-chateau-brane-cantenac-margaux-2023-750ml","title":"Baron de Brane 2nd Label of Chateau Brane Cantenac Margaux 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eBaron de Brane 2nd Label of Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2023 750ml\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Brane-Cantenac is one of Margaux’s most storied Second Growths — a vast, historic estate owned by Henri Lurton with vineyards on some of the deepest gravel beds in the appellation, up to 12 metres deep. Baron de Brane is its second wine: a blend of approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot drawn from the estate’s developing vineyards, offering the unmistakable Brane-Cantenac character — floral, precise, and elegant — at a fraction of the Grand Vin price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage is a revelation for Baron de Brane, earning exceptional scores across every major critic. Cassis, graphite, violets, and lead pencil on the nose; medium to full-bodied on the palate with flawless balance, fine tannins, and a fresh, vivid finish of exceptional purity. This is a wine that needs 4–5 years of bottle age to show its full potential — and rewards patience handsomely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Readers looking for one of the hidden gems in the vintage should jump on the 2023. Cassis, graphite, violets, lead pencil, and leafy tobacco notes all emerge on the nose, and it’s medium to full-bodied on the palate, with classy, integrated oak, flawless balance, and fine tannins. I love its overall purity.\" — Jeb Dunnuck, 95–97 pts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Brane-Cantenac (Henri Lurton), Margaux, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Margaux AOC — 2ème Grand Cru Classé second wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~60% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~40% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak barrel aging — gravel terroir, up to 12m deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassis, graphite, violets, lead pencil, red cherry, raspberry, fine tannins, fresh vivid finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink 2028–2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, aged Bordeaux cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews - Vintage 2023 \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck — 95–97 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders looking for one of the hidden gems in the vintage should jump on the 2023 Château Brane-Cantenac, an incredibly impressive Margaux that does everything right. Cassis, graphite, violets, lead pencil, and leafy tobacco notes all emerge on the nose, and it’s medium to full-bodied on the palate, with classy, integrated oak, flawless balance, and fine tannins. I love its overall purity, as well as its balance, and it should need just 4-5 years of bottle age to show its potential.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery aromatic, gorgeous florality on the nose, so inviting and welcoming. Really open and generous — roses, violets, peonies, red cherries and strawberries. Supple and juicy, instantly quite pretty and fun, a lively bright aspect to the red fruits — cranberry, crisp green apple, raspberry and strawberry — then the fine tannins come into play and give the structure and the focus to the finish. Feels calm, relaxed, smooth, intentional, juicy and lifted.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great aromatic hit on the opening beats, giving way to silky tannins, spiced plum, rhubarb and slate, cassis and bilberry fruit, all showing depth and intensity. Such an accomplished wine, once again showing how it’s done.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis shows very pretty fruit and ultra-fine tannins that have an almost al-dente sense to them. It has a medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. The tannin quality is exceptional.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the great second wine bargains in Bordeaux — Baron de Brane 2023 is a hidden gem from one of Margaux’s finest estates, and it will only get better with time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49806206009627,"sku":"P69843","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/zqlr6du6halckw9whqn2.jpg?v=1779293905","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/baron-de-brane-2nd-label-chateau-brane-cantenac-margaux-2023-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}