Cantenac Brown Margaux 3eme Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cantenac Brown
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Médoc), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.6%
Grape(s):
 
67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot. (blend varies by vintage)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
High critic scores: Vinous ~97, Jeb Dunnuck 96, James Suckling 95, Wine Enthusiast 95, Wine Advocate 94–94+, Decanter 91–93+. Widely praised as one of the vintage standouts

Tasting Note
Dark cassis, blackberry and plum with violet, cedar, licorice and tobacco notes; medium‑full body, refined grainy tannins, fresh acidity and a long mineral‑tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, beef hot pot.

Production Method
Fermentations conducted 4–5°C cooler than average to preserve aromatics; matured in French oak barrels (≈60% new, 40% one‑vintage).

Vineyard Info
1855 Third Growth estate in Cantenac; ~60 ha planted on gravel soils with average vine age ~35 years; sustainable viticulture under long‑time director José Sanfins and recent investment/ownership updates.