Cantenac Brown Margaux 3eme Cru 2004

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cantenac Brown
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2004
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (≈62%), Merlot (≈38%), Cabernet Franc (possible trace)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative reviews: Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) ~86/100; Wine Spectator ~87/100; Wine Enthusiast ~89/100; Jancis Robinson 17/20. (vintage 2004 professional scores vary by source)

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and blackberry with cedar, violets, leather and dark chocolate; firm, dusty tannins early on that have softened to a savory, tobacco-tinged finish. Medium-plus body, classic Margaux elegance.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck confit, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), beef bulgogi, Cantonese roasted meats, rich mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Bordeaux blend; fermentations in tank with extended maceration; aged ~12–18 months in French oak barrels (portion new oak used). Traditional château vinification.

Vineyard Info
Château Cantenac-Brown, a 1855 Third Growth in Cantenac–Margaux, founded by John Lewis Brown; ~48–60 ha, sustainable viticulture under director José Sanfins in recent decades.