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, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (≈67%), Merlot (≈33%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 97; James Suckling 94; Falstaff 94; Neal Martin 93; Wine Advocate/Decanter ~91–93

Tasting Note
Concentrated Margaux: dark cherry, cassis and plum with licorice, tobacco, cedar and violet notes. Dense yet fresh, fine-grained tannins, silky texture and a long, earthy, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, prime rib, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, soy-braised short ribs, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), grilled lamb skewers with sesame-soy glaze.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation with temperature control to preserve fruit; aged ~16 months in French oak barrels (about 60% new).

Vineyard Info
Third Growth (1855) estate in Cantenac founded 1754. Owned by the Le Lous family since 2019; practices sustainable viticulture and built an eco-friendly, rammed-earth cellar.