Baron de Brane Margaux 2nd Wine 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Baron de Brane
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
50% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative scores for 2021: James Suckling 91-92; Vinous/Neal Martin ~89-91; Falstaff 90; Decanter 90; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate c. 87-89

Tasting Note
Fresh red fruits (raspberry, redcurrant), black cherry, subtle spice, light graphite and floral lift. Medium-bodied, vibrant acidity, fine silky tannins and a clean, medium-length finish — elegant and approachable in youth.

Food Pairing
Western: beef tenderloin, roast lamb, steak, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, Sichuan-style braised beef, Japanese sukiyaki.

Production Method
Vinified in stainless steel and wooden vats; matured ~12 months in French oak (c.30% new), gentle extraction and careful parcel selection for the second wine.

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Brane-Cantenac (Margaux Grand Cru Classé), estate owned by the Lurton family. Named for Baron Jacques‑Maxime de Brane; focuses on parcels for earlier approachability and value.