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VINUM: "Sehr zurückhaltend, leicht ausbaugeprägt, dann blumig fruchtig; glasklarer Auftakt, langsame Entwicklung über Tanninen, die Tiefe vermitteln und Mineralität, grosse Länge und enorme Dichte; grossartiger Wein von transzendenter Klasse."
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WEINWISSER: "74 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 % Merlot, 2 % Cabernet Franc, 1 % Carmenère, 1 % Petit Verdot, 11,35 % Presswein, 41 hl/ha, 12,7 Vol.-%. pH 3,66. Tiefgründiges royales Cabernet Sauvignon-Bouquet, edle Cassiswürze gepaart mit frisch gepflückten schwarzen Johannisbeeren, Brasiltabak, Schokopastillen und Fliedernoten. Am energiegeladenen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, balancierter Rasse, pfeffrigem Extrakt und engmaschigem Körper. Im konzentrierten Finale Wildkirsche, tiefschürfende Terroirwürze und erhabene Adstringenz. Ein grandioser Margaux, (fast) so gut wie der 2019er – nur in einer klassischen Ausrichtung!"
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DECANTER: "A dark seductive nose, liquorice, sweet and sticky with a real depth to the aromatics, black chocolate and perfumed blackcurrants - that glamour that Margaux does so well. High acid here, crunchy fruit with bite and ample appeal. This is a little high-toned still, with the focus on the mineral, slightly austere sides to the bright and youthful strawberry fruit with toasted wood edges. Tannins are so supple and integrated however, they give a plumpness but this is still quite a linear wine, with such tension and drive - it's tightly-knitted no doubt but has the most gorgeous herbal Cabernet elements on the fresh finish which I totally love. You get understated power, this feels well controlled, sophisticated and totally delectable. What a lovely 2021. Eric Boissenot consultant. 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère complete the blend."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "A medium-bodied, very polished Brane-Cantenac with firm yet fine and textured tannins. Deep and compact core of black fruit, herbs and spices. Pretty licorice and clove notes. Structured and long. 74% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 2% cabernet franc, 1% petit verdot and 1% carmenere."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2021 Brane-Cantenac shows considerable promise, exhibiting a deep bouquet of wild berries, cassis, spices and violets, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and impressively concentrated palate that's framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. This seamless and enveloping wine is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and the balance Carmenère and Petit Verdot. Once again, it's derived from the château's best holdings on the plateau of Brane and is maturing in entirely new barrels."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung. Feinwürzig, schwarze Beerenfrucht, ein Hauch von Edelholz, zart nach Lakritze. Komplex, straff, kühle Stilistik, feine Tannine, frisch, lebendig, sehr präzise und gut anhaftend, ein sehr gelungener Wein, der an die großen Klassiker des Medocs der »good old times« erinnert."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "2021 Brane Cantenac – Tobacco, roses, currants, and bouquet garni kick off the perfume. The wine is soft, fresh, medium-bodied, and quite charming, as well as vibrant, finishing with a touch of spice on top of all the sweet red fruits you find on the backend. You will be able to enjoy this on release. The wine blends 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenere 12.7% ABV. The harvest took place September 23-October 7. Drink from 2023-2050."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "I loved the 2021 Château Brane-Cantenac, and I'd put this up with the top wines in the appellation. Medium-bodied, silky, and pure, with considerable elegance, it has lots of red and black fruits, some floral and herbal, tobacco nuances, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a quintessential Margaux with its complexity and nuance."
