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2006 Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (60%),Merlot (36%),Cabernet Franc (4%)
Ready, but will keep
Neal Martin MW
89/100
Product: 20068003243
2006 Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux

Description

The dedication at the Chateau to fulfill its second growth status continues to be very evident in this fine 2006. Attractive, soft, savoury aromas on the nose transpose into a rich, elegant and beautifully defined palate of abundant yet delicate dark fruits. Fine tannins combine with refreshing acidity to provide a wonderful long finish and another great effort from this underrated Chateau.
(Jake Dean, BBR Fine Wine Sales Manager - Oct 08) Owner Henri Lurton has made quite a reputation for himself (no mean feat when there are so many other winemaking Lurtons in Bordeaux) by dragging this Second Growth back to close to its best. This is a highly attractive, feminine wine,with a smooth, spicy, vanilla nose, silky raspberry and blackcurrant fruit and a pure, intense finish. Henri's selection for this wine was ruthless, with less than 40% making it into the Grand Vin. Made in an early-drinking style, the extra good news is that Henri's wines alwaysfill out and improve in their second year thus making this a very smart buy indeed.
(Simon Staples - BBR Fine Wine Director - Jun 07) 
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2006
Alcohol % 13
Maturity Ready, but will keep
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (60%),Merlot (36%),Cabernet Franc (4%)
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Brane-Cantenac

Critics reviews

Neal Martin MW 89/100
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London.The 2006 Chteau Brane-Cantenac has a typical nose from the estate, although it is more reminiscent of a Saint Julien than a Pauillac: savory red berry fruit, tertiary notes and sandalwood developing with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a slight green-ish tinge underneath, quite structured and with plenty of freshness towards the finish. My quibble is that for a Brane-Cantenac it is more developed than its peers. As such, it is drinking better than the 2005 at the moment since the preceding vintage requires more bottle age. That said, I would not be inclined to cellar it any more than a dozen more years. Tasted January 2016.Neil Martin - 30/05/2016
Neal Martin MW, (May 2016)

About this wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

The most famous red wine grape in the world and one of the most widely planted.
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Chateau Brane-Cantenac

Château Brane-Cantenac was for many years the home of Lucien Lurton - it is now owned and run by his son Henri. Its vineyards are located west of the village of Cantenac in the Margaux appellation. Brane-Cantenac's vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (4.5%) and Carmenère 0,5%,  and lie on fine, gravelly soils. Vinification includes up to 18 months' wood ageing, a third to a half in new `barriques'.
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