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Bordeaux | 3 | 95 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£194.33 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)This is another successful vintage from this estate. It is so finely structured that you notice the blackberry fruit more than the tannins, with a seam of crisp acidity throughout. |
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Bordeaux | 32 | 95 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£195.49 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)This is another successful vintage from this estate. It is so finely structured that you notice the blackberry fruit more than the tannins, with a seam of crisp acidity throughout. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£260.86 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This shows a polished yet encompassing structure of solid tannins, which support flavors of mulberries and black cherries. Medium-bodied, velvety with rather chewy. Long finish. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£171.49 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This shows a polished yet encompassing structure of solid tannins, which support flavors of mulberries and black cherries. Medium-bodied, velvety with rather chewy. Long finish. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£168.49 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A rich and layered young Bordeaux with a solid center palate of ripe fruit and coated with ripe and polished tannins. Tightly wound ball now. Pretty texture and length to this. |
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Bordeaux | 43 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£189.12 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 55 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£325.44 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£169.08 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£276.96 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£180.12 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 95 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£162.72 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£182.52 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£317.04 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£148.01 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£169.08 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£255.96 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£166.32 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 91 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£146.29 |
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Decanter (91)Allspice, cedar, juniper and blackcurrants - a heady, appealing perfume. Lightly framed with gentle but mouthwatering and succulent red berry fruits mingling with firm tannins that coat the mouth in a fine layer of chalky, fruity saltiness. Attractive balance, if a little light on the mid-palate at this point, but this has a long finish and a motion of flavour from beginning to end. It feels well worked with concentration and direction. Structured and confident. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£343.61 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This shows focus and balance with a pretty dark-fruit character, as well as hints of blue flowers and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with very polished tannins and fresh acidity. Nice center-palate with cabernet character coming through. Firm at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 200 | 93-94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£173.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This shows focus and balance with a pretty dark-fruit character, as well as hints of blue flowers and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with very polished tannins and fresh acidity. Nice center-palate with cabernet character coming through. Firm at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£534.07 |
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Wine Spectator (90)A gorgeous nose of blackberry and plum jam, with a vanilla bean hint. Full-bodied and soft-textured, with round, chewy tannins and lots of fruit. A little loosely knit now, but will come together beautifully with age. Best after 2012. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 34 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£288.64 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Cantenac Brown has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, cedar, crushed violet and cold stone aromas. I love the detail and focus here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, supple and almost velvety in texture, the acidity well judged with a rounded, lightly spiced finish that feels so tender, yet does not shortchange you on persistence. This is one of the best Cantenac-Brown wines that I have encountered in recent years. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£339.35 |
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Decanter (95)Plump fruit, rich raspberry puree and cassis flavours, layered through with chocolate and grilled cedar. This was the same score as I gave it when tasting in barrel in October 2017. Things have closed down a little since then, as this is heading into its dumb phase, but it's clearly extremely well structured and all the elements are in place for a long future. So wait to open, but this is a complex, nuanced Cantenac. 51% of production in the 1st wine, 60% new oak. Harvest September 17 to October 8. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£367.32 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2016 Cantenac Brown seems to have grown aromatically since I last tasted it a few months ago. More complex than I remember, this offers a cornucopia of scents: blackberry, briary, cedar and a lovely mintiness that recalls Palmer. The palate is silky smooth with great depth and delineation, satin-like, multi-layered, precocious black fruit laced with black pepper, tea leaves and cloves, all fanning out gloriously towards the finish. Bon vin! Tasted at the Cantenac Brown vertical at the château. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£238.32 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95-97)This is a rich wine, full of generous black fruits and ripe tannins that give it both a powerful yet stylish nature. Its weight comes from the fine black fruit flavor, with fine acidity to the cut fruitiness. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£535.30 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)José Sanfins has overseen a 2019 Cantenac Brown that will give immense pleasure in coming years. The bouquet has tightened up since I tasted the barrel sample (also at the château, in summer 2021): blackberry, raspberry and cedar are now accompanied by just a touch of peppermint. The palate is medium-bodied, taut and fresh, with sappy red fruit, fine acidity and a vibrant, harmonious finish. This Margaux brims with confidence and should give 30 to 40 years of drinking pleasure. The insiders' Margaux of choice. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95 (WE) |
In Bond
£150.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)This is another successful vintage from this estate. It is so finely structured that you notice the blackberry fruit more than the tannins, with a seam of crisp acidity throughout. |
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Bordeaux | 32 | 95 (WE) |
In Bond
£145.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)This is another successful vintage from this estate. It is so finely structured that you notice the blackberry fruit more than the tannins, with a seam of crisp acidity throughout. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£193.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This shows a polished yet encompassing structure of solid tannins, which support flavors of mulberries and black cherries. Medium-bodied, velvety with rather chewy. Long finish. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£125.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This shows a polished yet encompassing structure of solid tannins, which support flavors of mulberries and black cherries. Medium-bodied, velvety with rather chewy. Long finish. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£122.50 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A rich and layered young Bordeaux with a solid center palate of ripe fruit and coated with ripe and polished tannins. Tightly wound ball now. Pretty texture and length to this. |
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Bordeaux | 43 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£139.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 55 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£234.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£128.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£206.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£131.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 95 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£117.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£133.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£227.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£118.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£128.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£188.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£120.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done. |
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Bordeaux | 12 | 91 (DC) |
In Bond
£104.00 |
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Decanter (91)Allspice, cedar, juniper and blackcurrants - a heady, appealing perfume. Lightly framed with gentle but mouthwatering and succulent red berry fruits mingling with firm tannins that coat the mouth in a fine layer of chalky, fruity saltiness. Attractive balance, if a little light on the mid-palate at this point, but this has a long finish and a motion of flavour from beginning to end. It feels well worked with concentration and direction. Structured and confident. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£245.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This shows focus and balance with a pretty dark-fruit character, as well as hints of blue flowers and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with very polished tannins and fresh acidity. Nice center-palate with cabernet character coming through. Firm at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 200 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£123.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)This shows focus and balance with a pretty dark-fruit character, as well as hints of blue flowers and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with very polished tannins and fresh acidity. Nice center-palate with cabernet character coming through. Firm at the end. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (WS) |
In Bond
£417.50 |
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Wine Spectator (90)A gorgeous nose of blackberry and plum jam, with a vanilla bean hint. Full-bodied and soft-textured, with round, chewy tannins and lots of fruit. A little loosely knit now, but will come together beautifully with age. Best after 2012. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 34 | 92 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£224.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (92)The 2014 Cantenac Brown has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, cedar, crushed violet and cold stone aromas. I love the detail and focus here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, supple and almost velvety in texture, the acidity well judged with a rounded, lightly spiced finish that feels so tender, yet does not shortchange you on persistence. This is one of the best Cantenac-Brown wines that I have encountered in recent years. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
£263.50 |
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Decanter (95)Plump fruit, rich raspberry puree and cassis flavours, layered through with chocolate and grilled cedar. This was the same score as I gave it when tasting in barrel in October 2017. Things have closed down a little since then, as this is heading into its dumb phase, but it's clearly extremely well structured and all the elements are in place for a long future. So wait to open, but this is a complex, nuanced Cantenac. 51% of production in the 1st wine, 60% new oak. Harvest September 17 to October 8. |
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Bordeaux | 100 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£287.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)The 2016 Cantenac Brown seems to have grown aromatically since I last tasted it a few months ago. More complex than I remember, this offers a cornucopia of scents: blackberry, briary, cedar and a lovely mintiness that recalls Palmer. The palate is silky smooth with great depth and delineation, satin-like, multi-layered, precocious black fruit laced with black pepper, tea leaves and cloves, all fanning out gloriously towards the finish. Bon vin! Tasted at the Cantenac Brown vertical at the château. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-97 (WE) |
In Bond
£180.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95-97)This is a rich wine, full of generous black fruits and ripe tannins that give it both a powerful yet stylish nature. Its weight comes from the fine black fruit flavor, with fine acidity to the cut fruitiness. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£407.50 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (95)José Sanfins has overseen a 2019 Cantenac Brown that will give immense pleasure in coming years. The bouquet has tightened up since I tasted the barrel sample (also at the château, in summer 2021): blackberry, raspberry and cedar are now accompanied by just a touch of peppermint. The palate is medium-bodied, taut and fresh, with sappy red fruit, fine acidity and a vibrant, harmonious finish. This Margaux brims with confidence and should give 30 to 40 years of drinking pleasure. The insiders' Margaux of choice. |
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Bordeaux's relatively diverse weather, particularly its rainfall, means that vintage variation can be quite broad between some years. However advances in wine making techniques, technology and investment has meant that many chateaux are still able to create very good wines in "lesser vintages". From the best vintages wines are made that are clambered for all over the world and mature excellently for many years.
This is a selection of some of our favourite vintages from Bordeaux over the last few decades, as well some more recent ones.
