Cantenac Brown Margaux 3eme Cru 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cantenac Brown
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 94–96; Vinous (Neal Martin) 94–96; Falstaff 96; Decanter 96; Jeb Dunnuck 93–95; James Suckling 93–94

Tasting Note
Aromatic violet and black-fruit notes (blackcurrant, blackberry) with liquorice and nutmeg. Silky, velvety tannins, medium–full body, fresh mineral lift and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, venison, mushroom ragu, mature hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (galbi), braised beef short ribs, Szechuan-style beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; low-temperature vinification (~25°C) with gentle extraction, single-plot vinification and gravity-fed cellar. Aged 12–15 months in French oak (≈60% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Cantenac Brown, 3ème Grand Cru Classé (1855) in Margaux. Recent investment in gravity-fed, eco-sustainable cellar; José Sanfins directing winemaking and progressive vineyard practices.