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    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane
    Margaux de Brane
    Brane-Cantenac Blanc

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

The strength of a great terroir

  • Wine style
    A beautiful, deep, limpid garnet colour. On the nose, this wine reveals great freshness, with notes of black fruits such as blackberries and delicate hints of white flowers. The nose is complex, with notes of clove and eucalyptus. The attack is frank and generous. The tannins are supple and silky, of great quality. On the palate, the wine is dense and complex, with aromas of black fruit, spices and a hint of menthol for a very nice balance. The finish is long, with the characteristic notes of Cabernet Sauvignon adding a lovely freshness. A true success for this vintage!
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Beef tenderloin, pine nuts, potato Macaire and carrot tops, short cooking juices
  • Weather conditions
    A vintage of strong contrasts, 2021 mobilized all our energies to cope with the climatic elements: frost, spring rains, a dull summer followed by a late but severe summer drought. Work was adapted to each plot in order to preserve the health of the grapes and bring them to maturity. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot reacted very well to the climatic conditions of the vintage, producing colorful, fruity wines with elegant, precise tannins and a remarkable balance between sweetness and acidity. In the cellar, gentle extractions favored very fine structures.
  • Harvest dates
    23/09 to 7/10/2021
  • Blend
    74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère, 1% Petit Verdot
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 100% new

baron de
brane

The strength of a great terroir

  • Wine Style
    Beautiful, clear garnet colour. The nose is intense and shows a nice acidity, with aromas of red fruits such as fresh raspberries and redcurrants. These notes are accompanied by a well-integrated touch of spice, adding a lovely freshness. The attack is supple and round. This wine has very fine tannins. Freshness dominates, with aromas of fresh red fruit and spices. This is a smooth and very pleasant wine with a lovely aromatic power.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    12 to 15 years
  • Wine pairing
    Beef tenderloin, pine nuts, potato Macaire and carrot tops, short cooking juices
  • Weather conditions
    A vintage of strong contrasts, the year 2021 rallied all energies to face the climatic elements: frost, spring rains, dull summer followed by a late but strong summer drought. Work was adapted to each plot in order to preserve the health of the grapes and bring them to maturity. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot reacted very well to the vintage’s weather conditions, producing colorful and fruity wines, precise tannins, and a remarkable balance between sweetness and acidity. In the cellar, gentle extractions favored very fine structures.
  • HARVEST DATES
    23/09 to 07/10/2021
  • BLEND
    46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)

MARGAUX
DE brane

The strength of a great terroir

  • Wine style
    The nose presents aromas of strawberries and red currants, very ripe, supported by subtle notes of vanilla. In the mouth, the attack is supple and round. The wine evolves towards a generous mid-palate, the tannins are round, supple and well balanced. A very nice freshness on the finish. What a charm!
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 7 years
  • Wine pairing
    Red tuna, egg yolk confit, tomato water, watercress, pine nut, gherkin, capers
  • Weather conditions
    A vintage of strong contrasts, the year 2021 rallied all energies to face the climatic elements: frost, spring rains, dull summer followed by a late but strong summer drought. Work was adapted to each plot in order to preserve the health of the grapes and bring them to maturity. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot reacted very well to the vintage’s weather conditions, producing colorful and fruity wines, precise tannins, and a remarkable balance between sweetness and acidity. In the cellar, gentle extractions favored very fine structures.
  • Harvest dates
    23/09 to 07/10/2021
  • Blend
    65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In stainless steel vats
  • Ageing
    Aged in our cellar during 12 months

brane-cantenac
BLANC

The strength of a great terroir

  • Wine style
    The 2021 Brane-Cantenac shows a remarkable intense and complex nose with energy and structure, great finesse when stirring in the glass. Impossible to miss the richness of the 2021: subtle nuances of candies lemon shades, blood orange, cinnamon, new leather and spice greatly melted and balanced. The palate displays a sensation of velvety tannins, the wine is alluring and sumptuous, very aromatic with a beautiful and long finish. The retro-olfaction shows delicate nuances of pear with great freshness. A lot to expect.
  • Serving conditions
    Serve at 13°C
  • Ageing potential
    4 to 5 years
  • Wine pairing
    Langoustine ravioli
  • Weather conditions
    A vintage of strong contrasts, the year 2021 mobilized all our energies to cope with the climatic elements: frost, spring rains, a dull summer followed by a late but severe summer drought. In the white plots, work was adapted to avoid over-exposing the grapes to the sun, in order to preserve the freshness of the wines. Harvesting was carried out as the grapes reached perfect ripeness at the time of picking. The wines have a rich, complex nose, and a very fine balance on the palate, combining great sweetness with perfect acidity for freshness.
  • Harvest dates
    Sémillon: September 13 and 20
    Sauvignon Blanc: September 10, 14, 15 and 20
  • Blend
    72% Sauvignon Blanc, 28% Sémillon
  • VINIFICATION
    In 225 liters and 500 liters barrels with 50% new oak
  • Ageing
    8 months in barrels on fine lees
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane
    Margaux de Brane
    Brane-Cantenac Blanc

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

Utter concentration

  • Wine style
    Beautiful garnet colour, deep and shiny. The nose is intense, complex and fine, exhaling aromas of flowers, black fruits and a hint of spice giving an impression of freshness. On the palate the wine is harmonious and long. It is full-bodied and endowed with great sweetness. On the mid-palate a mellow sensation comes together with great concentration and very nice acidity. It is ample, soft, spherical, powerful but all in finesse. Freshness dominates with pleasant aromas of fresh black fruits and spices. This wine never seems to disappear as its finish is long and persistent.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Tournedos with shallot confit and mushroom tagliatelle
  • Weather conditions
    2020 was characterized by capricious weather that necessitated ceaseless vigilance in the vineyard. The very mild winter and the rather warm spring favored a very early budding and flowering (2 to 3 weeks in advance). Summer was exceptionally hot and dry, the water stress got intense, and the maturation of the grapes took place without constraints. The exceptional terroir of the Brane plateau combined forces with meteorological conditions that suited it perfectly to produce an extraordinary Château Brane-Cantenac. Exceptional and utterly concentrated, the 2020 vintage is the product of an outstanding terroir.
  • Harvest dates
    14/09 to 30/09/2020
  • Blend
    70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère, 1% Petit Verdot
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 100% new

baron de
brane

Utter concentration

  • Wine Style
    Beautiful deep garnet color. The fresh, expressive nose, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and redcurrant, mingled with mellow, toasty oaky notes, reveals genuine aromatic complexity. On the palate, a supple attack evolves into a round, generous mid-palate, giving way to a finish of silky, mellow tannins and excellent balance. A beautiful aromatic length, punctuated by black fruit aromas, mingling with red fruit aromas, underlines the elegance.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    15 to 20 years
  • Wine pairing
    Tournedos with shallot confit and mushroom tagliatelle
  • Weather conditions
    A vintage of concentration. The mild winter and warm spring favored very early budburst and flowering. The summer was exceptionally hot and dry, intensifying water stress and allowing ripening to proceed without constraint. The grapes harvested were perfectly healthy, with excellent aromatic potential and a good level of acidity.
  • HARVEST DATES
    14/09 to 30/09/2020
  • BLEND
    34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 58% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)

MARGAUX
DE brane

Utter concentration

  • Wine style
    Beautiful deep ruby color. The nose is complex with aromas of red fruits, a melted oaky note and a nice freshness from floral hints. The palate is supple and pleasant. Aromas of red and black fruits intertwined with subtle notes of spices. The wine is structured and elegant.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 10 years
  • Wine pairing
    Cod fillet with creamy celery sauce
  • Weather conditions
    A vintage of concentration. The mild winter and warm spring favored very early budburst and flowering. The summer was exceptionally hot and dry, intensifying water stress and allowing ripening to proceed without constraint. The grapes harvested were perfectly healthy, with excellent aromatic potential and a good level of acidity.
  • Harvest dates
    14/09 to 30/09/2020
  • Blend
    36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 64% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In stainless steel vats
  • Ageing
    Aged in our cellar during 12 months

brane-cantenac
BLANC

Utter concentration

  • Wine style
    Very nice bright pale-yellow colour with golden reflections. The very fragrant nose gives out aromas of white fruits, citrus, exotic fruits, white flowers, and very subtle oaky scents. On the palate, the wine appears at first medium-bodied and delicate, the roundness and fleshiness in the mid-palate are pleasantly balanced by a nice acidity bringing freshness and sapidity. The long and very aromatic finish does not end. A very pleasant savoury and delicate white wine.
  • Serving conditions
    Serve at 13°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 6 years
  • Wine pairing
    Tuna tataki with peanuts and baby greens
  • Weather conditions
    A vintage in advance. The very mild winter and the rather warm spring favored a very early budding and flowering (2 to 3 weeks in advance). Summer was exceptionally hot and dry, the water stress got intense and the maturation of the grapes took place without constraints. The grapes harvested were perfectly healthy, showing a great aromatic potential and a good level of acidity.
  • Harvest dates
    Sauvignon Blanc : 20 to 25 August
    Semillon : 26 & 28 August
  • Blend
    74% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Sémillon
  • VINIFICATION
    In 225 liters and 500 liters barrels with 25% new oak
  • Ageing
    8 months in barrels on fine lees
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane
    Margaux de Brane
    Brane-Cantenac Blanc

CHâTEAU
brane-cantenac

2019, an exceptional year at Brane. Every 30 years : 1899, 1929, 1959, 1989... and one more

  • Wine style
    The nose is bursting with black fruits, spices, floral and oaky scents. It is charming and of great complexity. It expresses the perfect maturity of the 2019 vintage. In the mouth, the wine is generous, savoury. It is very powerful while silky and velvety. Great tannins richness with the necessary acidity to be beautifully balanced. The finish is impressively long. Undoubtedly a very great and long ageing Brane-Cantenac.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Cockerel stuffed with morel mushrooms, potato mousseline with coconut milk
  • Weather conditions
    2019 was a year for great terroirs, it was a very warm year. Mild winter temperatures led to an early bud-break. Flowering took place in early June in cool, damp conditions. Then came two heatwaves in the summer, resulting in a severe water deficit that halted vegetative growth and ripening of the grapes. Thanks to cool summer nights and mild conditions in September, the grapes were in perfect health. Our terrace 4’s clay-gravel sub-soil enabled extraordinary ripening. The grand vin comes from the most beautiful plots on that terrace.
  • Harvest dates
    18/09 to 9/10/2019
  • Blend
    70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère, 1% Petit Verdot
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 100% new

baron de
brane

2019, an exceptional year at Brane. Every 30 years : 1899, 1929, 1959, 1989... and one more

  • Wine Style
    Beautiful garnet colour with purplish highlights. The nose is intoxicatingly floral. Peony and violet mingle with aromas of strawberry, black cherry and blackcurrant; an aromatic complexity finely punctuated by a touch of wood. The supple, suave attack evolves into a full-bodied, yet fresh mid-palate, with silky tannins that have already melted, making this a wine of great finesse. Juicy black cherry, strawberry and violet candy aromas reappear to accentuate the wine's aromatic complexity.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    15 to 20 years
  • Wine pairing
    Cockerel stuffed with morel mushrooms, potato mousseline with coconut milk
  • Weather conditions
    2019 was a year for great terroirs, it was a very warm year. Mild winter temperatures led to an early bud-break. Flowering took place in early June in cool, damp conditions. Then came two heatwaves in the summer, resulting in a severe water deficit that halted vegetative growth and ripening of the grapes. Thanks to cool summer nights and mild conditions in September, the grapes were in perfect health.
  • HARVEST DATES
    18/09 to 09/10/2019
  • BLEND
    54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 1% Carménère
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)

MARGAUX
DE brane

2019, an exceptional year at Brane. Every 30 years : 1899, 1929, 1959, 1989... and one more

  • Wine style
    Ruby hue with purplish highlights. The nose is slightly smoky and very complex with red and black fruits and hints of floral notes such as violet. The attack is silky, the mid-palate is lively and fleshy. The wine is light to medium-bodied, very round with a lovely acidity. Well balanced. The finish is long with fruity aromas.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 10 years
  • Wine pairing
    Beef tataki and baby greens
  • Weather conditions
    2019 was a year for great terroirs, it was a very warm year. Mild winter temperatures led to an early bud-break. Flowering took place in early June in cool, damp conditions. Then came two heatwaves in the summer, resulting in a severe water deficit that halted vegetative growth and ripening of the grapes. Thanks to cool summer nights and mild conditions in September, the grapes were in perfect health.
  • Harvest dates
    18/09 to 09/10/2019
  • Blend
    17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 77% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenere
  • VINIFICATION
    In stainless steel vats
  • Ageing
    Aged in our cellar during 12 months

brane-cantenac
BLANC

2019, an exceptional year at Brane. Every 30 years : 1899, 1929, 1959, 1989... and one more

  • Wine style
    Beautiful shiny pale-yellow colour with golden reflections. The nose is intense, complex and fine, expressing aromas of white, citrus and exotic fruits and extremely mellow oaky scents. On the palate, the mouth is full, the wine is round, fleshy and dense. It has a beautiful structure balanced by the acidity which gives it great freshness and sapid savor. The finish is long and very aromatic. The oak is very well integrated unmasking the fruity palette. This wine combines perfectly roundness, fat and acidity.
  • Serving conditions
    Serve at 13°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 6 years
  • Wine pairing
    Veal blanquette with cream sauce
  • Weather conditions
    2019 has been a very hot year. The mild winter temperatures led to an early bud break. Flowering took place in early June in cool and humid conditions. Then summer saw two heat waves favoring a strong water deficit which allowed the vegetative growth to stop and helped the ripening of the grapes. Thanks to cool summer nights and great weather in September, the grapes in perfect sanitary condition, combined both the aromatic and the acidity expected.
  • Harvest dates
    Semillon : 29 August and 5 September
    Sauvignon Blanc : 30 August and 5 September
  • Blend
    72% Sauvignon Blanc, 28% Sémillon
  • VINIFICATION
    In 225 liters and 500 liters barrels with 25% new oak
  • Ageing
    8 months in barrels on fine lees
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane
    Margaux de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

Rain when we wanted it
Sunshine when we needed it

  • Wine style
    Deep and dark color with purplish reflections. The nose is intense. It harmoniously combines oaky, spicy, fruity and floral notes and reveals its great complexity when aired. The attack is large, the mid-palate is dense and has a high sweetness. The wine is concentrated and chewy. It is beautifully balanced. The grainy, silky and coated tannins give the wine a great elegance. Undoubtedly a Brane of long aging.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Crispy soft-boiled egg, procini mushrooms
  • Weather conditions
    2018 was a special year because of the very high threat of mildew. We had to be very vigilant to combat this disease, adopting the most natural possible strategy while avoiding excessive use of copper, high doses of which can sterilize the soil. The summer was superb, resulting in an exceptional vintage. The vines did not suffer during the dry period thanks to high groundwater reserves at the start of the growing season and the good water retention capacity of the property’s clay-gravel soil.
  • Harvest dates
    17/09 to 11/10/2018
  • Blend
    74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

Rain when we wanted it
Sunshine when we needed it

  • Wine Style
    Beautiful dark purple color. The finely oaked nose is enhanced by aromas of ripe redcurrant, cranberry, cedar and black pepper. The attack is full-bodied. The mid-palate is full and silky. The tannic expression asserts itself on the finish, which is dense and long.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    15 to 20 years
  • Wine pairing
    Fillet of pollock with citrus butter
  • Weather conditions
    2018 was a special year because of the very high threat of mildew. We had to be extremely vigilant to combat this disease, adopting the most natural possible strategy while avoiding excessive use of copper, high doses of which can sterilize the soil. The summer was superb, resulting in an exceptional vintage. The vines did not suffer from the drought thanks to high groundwater reserves at the start of the growing season and good water retention in our clay-gravel soil.
  • HARVEST DATES
    17/09 to 11/10/2018
  • BLEND
    34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 60% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carménère
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)

MARGAUX
DE brane

Rain when we wanted it
Sunshine when we needed it

  • Wine style
    Beautiful ruby colour. The nose is spicy and slightly smoky, with notes of tobacco evolving with airing into aromas of red fruits. The attack is silky, and the mid-palate is fleshy. The wine has a good balance and a tasty and aromatic finish.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 7 years
  • Wine pairing
    Roast loin confit, mashed potatoes, hazelnut chard
  • Weather conditions
    2018 was a special year because of the very high threat of mildew. We had to be extremely vigilant to combat this disease, adopting the most natural possible strategy while avoiding excessive use of copper, high doses of which can sterilize the soil. The summer was superb, resulting in an exceptional vintage. The vines did not suffer from the drought thanks to high groundwater reserves at the start of the growing season and good water retention in our clay-gravel soil.
  • Harvest dates
    17/09 to 11/10/2018
  • Blend
    47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In stainless steel vats
  • Ageing
    Aged in our cellar during 12 months
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane
    Margaux de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

A promise delivered

  • Wine style
    Beautiful dark red color, intense and deep. Aromatic nose of red fruits, complex and subtle, with a lot of freshness. The attack is full and frank, the wine develops an ample and suave mid-palate. The tannins are very fine, precise, velvety. The Margaux style is very assertive. The finish is very long, with spicy flavors, some subtle notes of tobacco, eucalyptus show a very beautiful freshness.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Veal filet, pumpkin puree, mushrooms sauce
  • Weather conditions
    The dry winter was marked by a lack of rainfall. Spring saw excesses between mild temperatures and severe frosts in April. The flowering was ideal in hot and dry conditions, the veraison was done evenly and the cool summer allowed to retain a nice acidity. Our best plots located on the Brane plateau and on the Carabin area were spared from frost and benefited from favorable conditions from all points of view. The 2017 vintage is in line with the two previous vintages.
  • Harvest dates
    14/09 to 02/10/2017
  • Blend
    74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

A promise delivered

  • Wine Style
    Beautiful dark purple color. The finely oaked nose is enhanced by aromas of ripe redcurrant, cranberry, cedar and black pepper. The attack is full-bodied. The mid-palate is full and silky. The tannic expression asserts itself on the finish, which is dense and long.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    12 to 15 years
  • Wine pairing
    Beef rib, stuffed cabbage
  • Weather conditions
    The dry winter was marked by a lack of rainfall. Spring saw excesses between mild temperatures and severe frosts in April. Flowering was ideal in warm, dry conditions, veraison evenly distributed and the cool summer enabled us to maintain good acidity. Our best plots located on the Brane plateau and on the Carabin area were spared from frost and benefited from favorable conditions from all points of view. The 2017 vintage is in line with the two previous vintages.
  • HARVEST DATES
    14/09 to 02/10/2017
  • BLEND
    41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carménère
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)

MARGAUX
DE brane

A promise delivered

  • Wine style
    Intense ruby colour. The nose reveals fruity aromas of cherry, redcurrant and strawberry mingling with a hint of vanilla. Its aromatic complexity is mirrored on the palate. Silky tannins blend perfectly, leading to a long finish.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 7 years
  • Wine pairing
    Stuffed chicken leg with morel mushroom sauce, rosemary potatoes
  • Weather conditions
    The dry winter was marked by a lack of rainfall. Spring saw excesses between mild temperatures and severe frosts in April. Flowering was ideal in warm, dry conditions, veraison evenly distributed and the cool summer enabled us to maintain good acidity. The 2017 vintage is in line with the two previous vintages.
  • Harvest dates
    14/09 to 02/10/2017
  • Blend
    54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In stainless steel vats
  • Ageing
    Aged in our cellar during 12 months
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane
    Margaux de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

An exceptional vintage thanks to "exceptional luck"

  • Wine style
    Deep purple colour. Very complex nose revealing aromas of black fruits, toast, vanilla, and floral and fresh notes. In the palate the wine is supple and round, the tannic structure is fine and silky, and the finish persists with a very pleasant aromatic back palate. A wine dense, fleshy with a remarkable depth and a perfect balance: refined and powerful tannins. Probably one of the greatest vintages of those two last years.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Pavé de boeuf, truffled mashed potatoes
  • Weather conditions
    2016 was a dry year but paradoxically yields were high. Very fortunately, there was a sudden improvement in the weather during flowering. Luck was with us again in mid-September with beneficial rain that enabled ripening to be completed. The Cabernet grapes from the fourth terrace were absolutely magnificent, thanks to this terroir’s exceptional resistance to drought conditions. One of the greatest, if not the greatest Brane!
  • Harvest dates
    22/09 to 17/10/2016
  • Blend
    70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

An exceptional vintage thanks to "exceptional luck"

  • Wine Style
    Deep purple color. On the nose, ripe fruit aromas such as blackberry and plump cherry mingle with elegant oak (toast, smoke, vanilla) and fresh notes. On the palate, the attack is round and frank. This very dense, well-balanced wine has a fine tannic structure, with tannins that are already well coated and fine. Long finish with a fruity, aromatic return. A wine already very silky and promising.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    15 to 20 years
  • Wine pairing
    Red mullet fillets marinated in Tahiné sauce
  • Weather conditions
    2016 was a dry year but paradoxically yields were high. Very fortunately, there was a sudden improvement in the weather during flowering. Luck was with us again in mid-September with beneficial rain that enabled ripening to be completed.
  • HARVEST DATES
    22/09 to 17/10/2016
  • BLEND
    32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 65% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)

MARGAUX
DE brane

An exceptional vintage thanks to "exceptional luck"

  • Wine style
    Ruby color. The nose offers an explosion of red fruits aromas, especially strawberry, mixed with vanilla and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, the wine is supple and intense. Beautiful roundness on the fruit and well balanced, with a slightly toasty finish. A delicious wine full of freshness.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 10 years
  • Wine pairing
    Scallops with oyster mushrooms
  • Weather conditions
    2016 was a dry year but paradoxically yields were high. Very fortunately, there was a sudden improvement in the weather during flowering. Luck was with us again in mid-September with beneficial rain that enabled ripening to be completed.
  • Harvest dates
    22/09 to 17/10/2016
  • Blend
    73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In stainless steel vats
  • Ageing
    Aged in our cellar during 12 months
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane
    Margaux de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

05 + 10 = 15.

  • Wine style
    An exquisite array of fruit on the compelling nose: boysenberry, raspberry confit and crushed strawberry, all laced with pressed violets and an underlying chalky/mineral vein. The fresh, linear, medium-bodied palate presents a rare elegance with depth, richness, beautiful supple and delicate tannin, a fine bead of acidity and an immensely long finish. Superb.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Charlotte of Charolais beef, eggplant confit, vegetables, cooking juice
  • Weather conditions
    05 + 10 = 15. In 2015, nature treated us with a cross between 2 other exceptional vintages. Climatic conditions were ideal throughout the entire cycle in the vineyard, but particularly favourable in the Margaux appellation during the ripening period. Picking conditions were thus excellent, allowing us to harvest each of the varietals in every plot at their optimal ripeness. The wines have great aromatic richness and splendid tannic structure. They have everything necessary to allow them to age well for many years to come.
  • Harvest dates
    17/09 to 19/10/2015
  • Blend
    70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

05 + 10 = 15.

  • Wine Style
    Garnet red colour with real intensity and depth. The nose delivers an explosion of red fruit at perfect maturity. It is refined, expressive, offering strawberry, cherry, and blackberry aromas. The nose is highly refined and expressive, with hints of strawberry, cherry and blackberry. The attack is round, almost sweet, with supple, fine tannins. Superb length on the palate, with fresh, pure retro-olfaction.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    15 to 20 years
  • Wine pairing
    Skewer of monkfish with bacon and pine nut sauce
  • Weather conditions
    05 + 10 = 15. In 2015, nature treated us with a cross between 2 other exceptional vintages. Climatic conditions were ideal throughout the entire cycle in the vineyard, but particularly favourable in the Margaux appellation during the ripening period. Picking conditions were thus excellent, allowing us to harvest each of the varietals in every plot at their optimal ripeness. The wines have great aromatic richness and splendid tannic structure. They have everything necessary to allow them to age well for many years to come.
  • HARVEST DATES
    17/09 to 19/10/2015
  • BLEND
    39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 57% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)

MARGAUX
DE brane

05 + 10 = 15.

  • Wine style
    Remarkable color intensity with a deep garnet robe with ruby highlights. The nose reveals fruity aromas of cherry, redcurrant and strawberry mingling with a hint of vanilla. Its aromatic complexity is mirrored on the palate. Silky tannins blend perfectly, leading to a long finish.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 10 years
  • Wine pairing
    Skewer of monkfish with bacon and pine nut
  • Weather conditions
    05 + 10 = 15. In 2015, nature treated us with a cross between 2 other exceptional vintages. Climatic conditions were ideal throughout the entire cycle in the vineyard, but particularly favourable in the Margaux appellation during the ripening period. Picking conditions were thus excellent, allowing us to harvest each of the varietals in every plot at their optimal ripeness. The wines have great aromatic richness and splendid tannic structure. They have everything necessary to allow them to age well for many years to come.
  • Harvest dates
    17/09 to 19/10/2015
  • Blend
    42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 58% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In stainless steel vats
  • Ageing
    Aged in our cellar during 12 months
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane
    Margaux de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    A crisp red currant and cranberry nose laced with tobacco, cedar and chalk. The palate is well defined and beautifully balanced, delivering crisp acidity and fine tannin. This is unashamedly taut and linear, but it displays commendable energy on the mineral-driven finish.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Confit of lamb shoulder, pumpkin puree, mushrooms sauce
  • Weather conditions
    Flowering was remarkable, rapid and efficient, but the veraison did not follow in its footsteps, marked by an often gray and stormy summer. Fortunately, the final twist was perfect, punctuated by sunshine, warmth and light! The Cabernet Sauvignons were able to reach the level of a very great vintage: berry growth stopped after the summer rains and a longer ripening cycle enabled them to benefit magnificently from the summery-scented after-season.
  • Harvest dates
    22/09 to 17/10/2014
  • Blend
    77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    Superb, well-defined, expressive nose, brimming with fruit, mocha and espresso notes. The medium-dense palate offers fine tannins and a clean, tobacco-tinged, slightly spicy finish. A very elegant wine.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    12 to 15 years
  • Wine pairing
    Partridge fillet Rossini with truffles
  • Weather conditions
    Flowering was remarkable, rapid and efficient, but the veraison did not follow in its footsteps, marked by an often gray and stormy summer. Fortunately, the final twist was perfect, punctuated by sunshine, warmth and light! The Cabernet Sauvignons were able to reach the level of a very great vintage: berry growth stopped after the summer rains and a longer ripening cycle enabled them to benefit magnificently from the summery-scented after-season.
  • HARVEST DATES
    22/09 to 17/10/2014
  • BLEND
    30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 65% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carménère
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)

MARGAUX
DE brane

  • Wine style
    Very expressive and seductive nose with cherry, strawberry, vanilla and floral nuances. Round, supple Attack followed by a silky mid-palate with a long, aromatic finish. Beautiful freshness and nice tannic structure.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    5 to 7 years
  • Wine pairing
    Partridge fillet Rossini with truffles
  • Weather conditions
    Flowering was remarkable, rapid and efficient, but the veraison did not follow in its footsteps, marked by an often gray and stormy summer. Fortunately, the final twist was perfect, punctuated by sunshine, warmth and light! The Cabernet Sauvignons were able to reach the level of a very great vintage: berry growth stopped after the summer rains and a longer ripening cycle enabled them to benefit magnificently from the summery-scented after-season.
  • Harvest dates
    22/09 to 17/10/2014
  • Blend
    43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 57% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In stainless steel vats
  • Ageing
    Aged in our cellar during 12 months
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    Beautiful nose featuring raspberry and strawberry scents, floral notes, and a hint of sweet spices. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin with pleasant flavours, accessible and supple on the finish. A success in this vintage.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    20 to 25 years
  • Wine pairing
    Rack of lamb, celeriac gratin with coffee sauce
  • Weather conditions
    The rainfall marked this vintage: a mild and very rainy winter, a delayed flowering, an unusual spring freshness, some moderate rains at the time of ripening… But the rather mild summer made up for part of the delay. Despite their very low yields and their natural precocity, Merlots did not provide a sufficient level of quality, hence their historically low proportion in the Brane-Cantenac blend. Conversely, thanks to the precocity of the Brane plateau, the Cabernet Sauvignon was able to achieve good quality on this great terroir.
  • Harvest dates
    25/09 to 7/10/2013
  • Blend
    84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    Bright ruby color. Very expressive, seductive nose of redcurrant, raspberry and morello cherry, with hints of vanilla. The attack is lively and supple, evolving with roundness and finesse. Beautiful freshness. The wine displays fine balance and a beautiful tannic structure, typical of Margaux.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    10 to 12 years
  • Wine pairing
    Tuna on a bed of red cabbage with walnuts
  • Weather conditions
    This vintage was marked by heavy rainfall: a mild, very rainy winter, delayed flowering in the rain, unusually cool spring weather, some moderate rain at ripening time... But the rather mild summer made up for some of the delay.
  • HARVEST DATES
    25/09 to 07/10/2013
  • BLEND
    58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    Very dense and deep purple color. The nose is classic, straight, featuring red fruits, tobacco and graphite aromas that display great vivacity. The velvety attack gives way to a medium-bodied palate, saline, delivering fine tannin and a nice freshness, with a tang of white pepper and fennel lingering on the finish. Very surprising wine.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Medallions of pork filet mignon served with mashed potatoes and pan-fried mushrooms.
  • Weather conditions
    Spring was challenging, with very rainy weather in April as vines began shooting, but excellent summer weather made up for it, with the hottest August since 2003. Getting the harvesting date right was crucial in order to obtain fully ripe grapes, without endangering their health by allowing the rain at the end of September and in October to take its toll. Brane’s great success in this vintage is down to the terroir, which leads grapes to ripen early. The fact that we included 68% of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend of Brane-Cantenac bears witness to its beautiful maturity, and to the excellent work that was done in the vineyard.
  • Harvest dates
    27/09 to 16/10/2012
  • Blend
    68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    The nose is highly aromatic, delivering well-defined aromas of both black and red fruits. Delicate floral and dark chocolate notes develop in the glass. The attack is ample, supple and full-bodied. The very generous mid-palate, marked by fine, beautifully coated tannins, evolves towards a fresh, persistent finish. Very well-balanced and delicious.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    12 to 15 years
  • Wine pairing
    Duo of duckling in two ways, vegetables, creamy morel jus
  • Weather conditions
    Spring was challenging with very rainy weather in April as vines began shooting but excellent summer weather made up for it. This was the warmest month of August since 2003. Getting the harvesting date right was crucial in order to obtain fully ripe grapes, without endangering their health by allowing the rain at the end of September and in October to take its toll. Our great success in this vintage is down to the terroir, which leads grapes to ripen early.
  • HARVEST DATES
    27/09 to 16/10/2012
  • BLEND
    60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    Intense, vivid colour. Very delicate, subtle fruit-driven nose with attractive floral notes, and hint of tobacco. The palate is promising, offering fine tannin, palpable energy and sorbet-fresh red berry fruit laced with cedar and pencil lead. Great balance. This wine is pure and elegant, delivering precision and typicity.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Pork fillet mignon with papaya, pan-fried oyster mushrooms and seasonal vegetables
  • Weather conditions
    The 2011 vintage was complicated throughout the growing cycle. In addition to all our efforts, there were two key factors in obtaining high-quality wines. The first was the plateau of Brane’s soil water reserves, thanks to which the vines did not suffer from the spring drought. The second was the use of optical sorting. Sun scald, uneven ripening within bunches and between the stocks and the poor health status of certain grapes made careful grape selection especially important. It is clear that without this tool, the wines produced would not have achieved the same quality level.
  • Harvest dates
    9/09 to 10/10/2011
  • Blend
    56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    On the nose, beautiful, ripe black fruit mingles with slightly oaky notes. The well-balanced palate is medium-dense, with supple tannins and flavors of blackberry and raspberry. Spicy notes appear on the harmonious finish.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    12 to 15 years
  • Wine pairing
    Wild prawns, red wine risotto
  • Weather conditions
    The very cold winter and exceptionally warm, sunny spring promised a generous, early vintage. However, the 2011 vintage was complicated throughout the vegetative cycle. A violent hailstorm hit the vineyards on June 4, and the drought continued until July, when it cooled off considerably, followed by rain in August. Two elements were key to obtaining quality wines: the first was the water reserve of the soils, which enabled the vines not to suffer from the spring drought, and the second was the use of optical sorting.
  • HARVEST DATES
    9/09 to 10/10/2011
  • BLEND
    50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    Refined and concentrated at the same time, this wine presents a silky grain of tannins. Its aromatic complexity and beautiful concentration make it delightful. On the palate, it is generous and perfectly balanced, developing towards a very long finish of great purity and intense freshness. A very great bottle, a very great Brane!
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Low-temperature roast squab, mashed potatoes with hazelnut oil, pan-fried mushrooms, baby vegetables
  • Weather conditions
    The weather conditions in 2010 were uncannily similar to the previous vintage’s ones: a dry year but with water reserves that had been replenished the previous fall. The cool nights of a pleasant summer imparted full aromatic expression, unusually high levels of phenolic compounds but also a good freshness. The climate in 2010 corresponded marvellously to Brane’s terroir. The plateau’s clay-like gravel subsoil can give the vines the humidity the grapes need to mature in conditions of extreme dryness. Aromatic expression also being a major quality of this terroir, it was particularly rich at Brane this year. The selection was strict generating a limited production, but it was the key to a perfect balance.
  • Harvest dates
    27/09 to 14/10/2010
  • Blend
    62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    Very detailed nose with subtle aromas of fresh blackberry and tobacco, which gain in intensity with aeration. The wine also has a mineral note. The palate is well-balanced, soft and round. The intense, silky mid-palate is marked by red fruit flavors, slightly spicy and quite mentholated. The finish is full of delicacy and finesse.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    15 to 20 years
  • Wine pairing
    Foie gras ravioli
  • Weather conditions
    The weather conditions in 2010 were uncannily similar to the previous vintage’s ones: a dry year but with water reserves that had been replenished the previous fall. The cool nights of a pleasant summer imparted full aromatic expression, unusually high levels of phenolic compounds but also a good freshness. The climate in 2010 corresponded marvellously to Brane’s terroir. The plateau’s clay-like gravel subsoil can give the vines the humidity the grapes need to mature in conditions of extreme dryness. Aromatic expression also being a major quality of this terroir, it was particularly rich at Brane this year. The selection was strict generating a limited production, but it was the key to a perfect balance.
  • HARVEST DATES
    27/09 to 14/10/2010
  • BLEND
    53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    Remarkable intensity on the nose, with notes of concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry. Hints of white pepper and red fruits reveal themselves on the second nose. The attack is round with very elegant tannins. The wine is wonderfully smooth and velvety in texture, with exceptional length, reinforced by a strong aromatic finish. Soft smoky oak comes in on the finish, with fine tannins and gentle floral aromatic.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Tournedos, mashed potatoes with truffle sauce
  • Weather conditions
    A dry, sunny early spring gave way to streaks of violent weather in May, although Brane was spared from hail. Temperatures were well above average in June, July and August and exceptional weather conditions in September and October ensured perfect ripening. Flowering and colour change were rapid and homogenous. Yield was reduced through extensive green harvesting and leaf thinning. There was virtually no rain until the end of the harvesting period and cool nights promoted the synthesis of phenolic compounds. Vines and grapes showed perfect maturity and health until the end of the harvest, and intense extraction during vinification strengthened the structure of the wines.
  • Harvest dates
    22/09 to 9/10/2009
  • Blend
    53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    The complex nose is dominated by licorice and hints of leather. Hints of vanilla and hawthorn appear on the second nose. The attack is remarkably round. The mid-palate is dense and silky, with flavors of black plum and mineral notes with a lovely finesse. Lovely freshness and persistence on the finish.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    15 to 20 years
  • Wine pairing
    Pressed foie gras, potato and bacon, fresh grass mesclun
  • Weather conditions
    A dry, sunny early spring gave way to streaks of violent weather in May, although Brane was spared from hail. Temperatures were well above average in June, July and August and exceptional weather conditions in September and October ensured perfect ripening. Flowering and colour change were rapid and homogenous. Yield was reduced through extensive green harvesting and leaf thinning. There was virtually no rain until the end of the harvesting period and cool nights promoted the synthesis of phenolic compounds. Vines and grapes showed perfect maturity and health until the end of the harvest, and intense extraction during vinification strengthened the structure of the wines.
  • HARVEST DATES
    22/09 to 9/10/2009
  • BLEND
    42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 58% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    A delicate nose of black fruits, liquorice, and eucalyptus with a touch of fresh leather. An elegant, youthful attack with good concentration and roundness. A round midpalate with silky tannins. The finish length is medium showing smoky notes.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Beef tenderloin, reduced wine juice, potato millefeuille
  • Weather conditions
    We got off to a slow start, with a cool, damp spring. Thunderstorms and hail in May led to serious mildew threats. We reacted quickly and carefully, using sustainable treatment techniques. Flowering and veraison were late. Early September was equally difficult, with irregular conditions and slow ripening. However, the weather changed radically from September 15 onwards and remained fair until the end of the harvest. Careful sorting completely eliminated vegetation fragments and under-ripe grapes. The wines show great potential, with plenty of structure and finesse.
  • Harvest dates
    20/09 to 17/10/2008
  • Blend
    70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    Garnet-red color with hints of evolution. On the nose, an aroma of leather predominates, accompanied by blond tobacco and blackcurrant. On the palate, classic Médoc with firm tannins and good length.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    12 to 15 years
  • Wine pairing
    Pan-fried tuna, strong grape juice
  • Weather conditions
    We got off to a slow start, with a cool, damp spring. Thunderstorms and hail in May led to serious mildew threats. We reacted quickly and carefully, using sustainable treatment techniques. Flowering and veraison were late. Early September was equally difficult, with irregular conditions and slow ripening. However, the weather changed radically from September 15 onwards and remained fair until the end of the harvest. Careful sorting completely eliminated vegetation fragments and under-ripe grapes. The wines show great potential, with plenty of structure and finesse.
  • HARVEST DATES
    20/09 to 17/10/2008
  • BLEND
    58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    The nose displays notes of blackberry, cedar and a touch of leather, nicely defined. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, leading to a linear, slightly earthy but very elegant finish.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Veal fillet mignon served with a potato millefeuille
  • Weather conditions
    A mild winter and early bud break were followed by a very wet May and aggressive downy mildew, requiring relentless vineyard management. Early flowering plots enjoyed ideal weather in mid-May, but others were slowed by wetter, cooler weather. Unusually, colour change began for the Cabernets before the Merlots, mid-July. Low summer temperatures slowed this process but luckily a hot and dry September favoured ripening. Harvest conditions were excellent and new sorting systems improved harvest reception; notably ‘Viniclean’, which gets rid of dried-up skins, pips and small debris. Brane’s success in this tricky vintage came down to hard work and technical improvements.
  • Harvest dates
    21/09 to 12/10/2007
  • Blend
    53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    Deep purple color. The nose is dominated by red fruits such as raspberry and cherry, and black fruits such as blackberry with spicy notes. The attack is supple, evolving with roundness and finesse. The finish is dense. The wine is balanced and shows great maturity.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    12 to 15 years
  • Wine pairing
    Salmon tournedos with celery mousseline
  • Weather conditions
    A mild winter, early bud-break, a very rainy May and aggressive mildew meant that the vineyard had to be managed relentlessly. Flowering was heterogeneous and veraison started earlier for the Cabernets than for the Merlots, which is unusual. The cool summer slowed the process, but fortunately the hot, dry month of September favored ripening. Harvest conditions were excellent. Brane's success in this difficult vintage is due to hard work supported by technical improvements.
  • HARVEST DATES
    21/09 to 12/10/2007
  • BLEND
    70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    The nose offers blackberry, mint, sandalwood and cedar notes, and a beautiful energy. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannin, featuring intense blackberry laced with cedar and tobacco. The classic well-defined finish lingers in the mouth. Excellent!
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Medallions of pork filet mignon served with mashed potatoes and pan-fried mushrooms.
  • Weather conditions
    The year began well with a warm spring bringing excellent budding and flowering, but a heat wave in July slightly scorched the young vines and halted the growth of the others. Rainfall at the end of the month helped restore growth, with colour change occurring at the end of July. A very cool, damp August caused concern, but ripeness tests were surprisingly positive. Favourable weather lasted until mid-September, when harvesting began in sunny conditions. Most of the harvest was brought in before the rainy period began.
  • Harvest dates
    16/09 to 6/10/2006
  • Blend
    60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    Deep garnet color. The nose is intense and aromatic, dominated by red fruits such as cherry. On the second nose, the wine displays notes of spices and toast. The attack is very round and evolves on an elegant tannic structure. The finish is persistent and highly aromatic, with notes of cherry and raspberry.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    12 to 15 years
  • Wine pairing
    Medallions of pork filet mignon served with mashed potatoes and pan-fried mushrooms.
  • Weather conditions
    The warm spring allowed excellent budburst and flowering, but the heatwave in July slightly dried out the young vines and interrupted the growth of the others. Rain at the end of July helped to revive growth and encourage veraison. The cool, wet month of August caused some concern, but the favorable weather continued until mid-September and the harvest was able to begin under sunny skies. The majority of the harvest was already in before the rainy period began. That year, an in-depth study of 10 Cabernet Sauvignon plots by an agricultural engineer enabled us to choose the perfect harvest date for each plot.
  • HARVEST DATES
    16/09 to 6/10/2006
  • BLEND
    70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)
    Brane-cantenac
    Baron de Brane

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    An explosive, complex, suave and elegant bouquet of blackberry, eucalyptus, cedar, flower, and tobacco scents, certainly showing more intensity and energy than any of the last five vintages. The palate is medium bodied, round and silky, with fine and surprisingly supple tannins that are very well melted. The long finish shows elegant tannins and reveals subtle spice notes.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Guinea fowl stuffed with foie gras and truffle sauce
  • Weather conditions
    Budding took place gradually at the end of March, followed by flowering in May, slightly earlier than usual. Good pollination and fruit setting produced fewer bunches of grapes than in 2004. Due to an expected drought, extensive green harvesting was carried out, before the grapes turned colour in mid-July, during a very dry summer. Cool nights allowed the synthesis of phenolic components. September and October were exceptional, with no rain. Everything was perfect as harvest began, with very high sugar levels, low yield, perfect sanitary conditions and glorious weather.
  • Harvest dates
    17/09 to 10/10/2005
  • Blend
    51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new

baron de
brane

  • Wine Style
    Garnet-red color with dark highlights. The first nose is very expressive and nuanced, with smoky, leathery notes. The second nose is complex, with balsamic (menthol notes), ripe black fruit (notably cherry) and floral notes such as lavender. The palate is full-bodied, with firm, long tannins. A lovely, taut structure with a full mid-palate and an aromatic return on notes of blackcurrant.
  • serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before service - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    15 to 20 years
  • Wine pairing
    Guinea fowl stuffed with foie gras and truffle sauce
  • Weather conditions
    Budding took place gradually at the end of March, followed by flowering in May, slightly earlier than usual. Good pollination and fruit setting produced fewer bunches of grapes than in 2004. Due to an expected drought, extensive green harvesting was carried out, before the grapes turned colour in mid-July, during a very dry summer. Cool nights allowed the synthesis of phenolic components. September and October were exceptional, with no rain. Everything was perfect as harvest began, with very high sugar levels, low yield, perfect sanitary conditions and glorious weather.
  • HARVEST DATES
    17/09 to 10/10/2005
  • BLEND
    58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot
  • VINIFICATION
    In wooden and stainless steel vats
  • AGEING
    15 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once)
    Brane-cantenac

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    The expressive nose features red berry fruit and hints of tobacco, liquorice, sage and forest floor, all beautifully defined. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin and crisp acidity, and very well balanced.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Beef tenderloin, potatoes millefeuille, season vegetables
  • Weather conditions
    After a rainy, cool winter, budding took place late March. Summery weather at the end of April boosted vegetation growth, and from the outset hopes were high for a prosperous harvest. Green harvesting and leaf thinning were necessary to reduce yields. The grapes turned colour in mid-July and despite an unfavourable August, high temperatures in September ensured excellent ripening. For optimal concentration of must, we used reverse osmosis and bled the vats. The pre-fermentation macerations increased color extraction and the wooden vats enabled us to perfectly control fermentation temperatures. The quality of the wine is excellent; it is classic, dense and concentrated.
  • Harvest dates
    29/09 to 11/10/2004
  • Blend
    67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new
    Brane-cantenac

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    Garnet-coloured with tile tints. The nose is complex with black fruit aromas like blackcurrant, Morello cherry, blackberry, prune, and spices like pepper. The attack is round, with a very pleasant sweetness on the mid-palate and a long and highly aromatic finish.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Line-caugh sea bass, pan-fried foie gras, oyster leaf, girolles, Bordelaise sauce
  • Weather conditions
    The year began with unremarkable weather: a rainy autumn, cold winter and mild, dry spring. Then came an extremely long, hot summer interspersed with violent storms in May, June, and July. After early flowering and ‘veraison’, we began the harvest early, on September 8, in great weather conditions. Despite unusual climatic conditions, 2003 produced very high-quality wines. The Merlots showed exceptional fatness, blending in very well with the concentrated, aromatic and elegant Cabernets.
  • Harvest dates
    8/09 to 25/09/2003
  • Blend
    65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new
    Brane-cantenac

CHÂtEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    Deep red in colour, with a tile hue. The nose reveals a tobacco-dominated bouquet and leather aromas. The palate is medium bodied with blackberry, cedar and tobacco. Nice fresh finish.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    25 to 30 years
  • Wine pairing
    Sirloin steak with morel sauce, mashed potatoes with rocket pesto
  • Weather conditions
    The extremely dry winter was followed by a mild spring with little rainfall. As a result, the bud-break took place earlier than usual. June was cool, causing ‘coulure’ (flower abortion) on the Merlots and ‘millerandage’ (un-pollinated fruit) on the more advanced Cabernets Sauvignons. Yields were therefore dramatically reduced. Summer was gloomy and cold until four sunny weeks before the harvest. Grapes were brought in sound and dry, full of sugar and phenolic components. Each plot was harvested separately according to its ripeness. ‘Pigeage’ (cap punching), ‘delestage’ (emptying out the vats entirely before pumping over) as well as long periods of maceration ensured great richness of tannins.
  • Harvest dates
    26/09 to 11/10/2002
  • Blend
    59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new
    Brane-cantenac

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    Garnet-coloured with slight tile tints. Fresh and joyful bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, gravel and cedar scents that seem to gain intensity with aeration. These aromatics demand attention! The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannin, freshness and vibrancy and a pert, lively, beautifully focused, pencil-lead-tinged finish. Very fine.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C.
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Saddle of rabbit stuffed with spinach and eryngii mushrooms, mashed carrot
  • Weather conditions
    Numerous morning frosts in April caused damage in the vineyard. In spite of quite even flowering, a little ‘coulure’ (flower abortion) occurred in the Merlot plots. July was cool and wet but August and September were beautiful, ensuring a slow ripening process despite a concerning outbreak of botrytis. Thanks to close inspection of each parcel, ripe and healthy grapes were brought in. The use of ‘pigeage’ (cap punching) and ‘delestage’ (emptying out the vats entirely before pumping over) as well as long macerations produced very rich tannins. All varietals showed high levels of sugar and phenolic components.
  • Harvest dates
    27/09 to 9/10/2001
  • Blend
    35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 55% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new
    Brane-cantenac

CHÂTEAU
brane-cantenac

  • Wine style
    Lovely bouquet, mineral notes and black truffle unfolding in the glass to accompany the beautiful aromas of black fruits. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and a beautiful acidity. This vintage is proportioned, replete with cedar and tobacco toward the fnish. This is a very fine millennial Brane-Cantenac.
  • Serving conditions
    Decant 1h30 to 2h before - Serve at 18°C
  • Ageing potential
    30 to 40 years
  • Wine pairing
    Fillet of beef with morel mushroom sauce, potato millefeuille, baby vegetables
  • Weather conditions
    After an early bud-break at the end of March, the growing season was slowed down by a cool, damp spring. Spraying was vital for combating downy mildew and other fungal diseases. July was abnormally cold and wet, though August and September were sunny and dry, ensuring good ripening of the grapes. Harvest conditions were favourable, allowing us to wait for optimal ripeness in each plot. Thanks to hot weather the quality and concentration of the grapes was far superior to previous vintages. The Merlots showed good deep colour and fatness on the palate. The Cabernets displayed outstanding tannins, balance, roundness and finesse. Paradoxically, selection remained very severe.
  • Harvest dates
    25/09 to 8/10/2000
  • Blend
    42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 55% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
  • VINIFICATION
    In oak casks
  • Ageing
    18 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new