Brane Cantenac Margaux 2eme Cru 2008

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Brane Cantenac
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 28%, Cabernet Franc 2%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92/100; Neal Martin (Vinous/Wine Advocate tasting) 89–90; Wine Spectator c. 87

Tasting Note
Medium–full bodied Margaux with blackcurrant, blackberry, eucalyptus/menthol, cedar, leather and licorice; silky yet firm tannins, fresh acidity and a moderately long, smoky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, beef fillet with reduced wine jus, lamb, mushroom ragout. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or Cantonese roast pork, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; vinified in oak vats (and stainless steel for some lots) and aged ~18 months in French oak (≈70% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Brane-Cantenac, a 2ème Cru Classé owned by the Lurton family (Henri Lurton management); vineyards on gravelly Margaux terraces producing an elegant, perfumed style.