Dieses Chateau zeichnet sich durch seine bemerkenswerte Eleganz, Finesse und die Produktion seidiger Weine aus – ein wahres Symbol für Qualität und Exzellenz im Bereich prestigeträchtiger Weine. Eine wesentliche Ergänzung jeder Margaux-Sammlung. Ganz klar, der Chateau Brane Cantenac 2023 verfügt über ein großes Potenzial und eine glänzende Zukunft. Tolle Finesse, Eleganz und delikate frische Aromen. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, je 1% Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot und Carmenere. 

Falstaff 
Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Delikate florale Nuancen, Cassis, frische Waldbeeren, einladendes Bukett, Mittlere Komplexität, elegant, finessenreich strukturiert, feine Tannine, balanciert und gut anhaftend, zeigt gute Typizität, ein vielversprechender Speisenbegleiter. 95p. 

James Suckling 
This 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. 

Jane Anson 
A 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. 100% new oak for malolactic and ageing, 8 coopers, 28 different toasts. 45.7hl/h yields, which is generous for this vintage in the Margaux appellation. Harvest September 14 to October 2. 3.59ph. 

Decanter 
Very 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. It’s a little less plush than Brane is normally - usually more gentle, fleshy and smooth - this is a little two-toned with influence from the new oak in the tightness but there’s great potential here. Feels a bit more like a St-Julien expression - calm, relaxed, smooth, intentional, juicy and lifted. Less charming right now, more tense and precise. Ageing 18 months, 100 new oak. 13.7% press wine. 40% grand vin production. 

Jeb Dunnuck 
Readers 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. Tasted twice.