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ANSON: "Tons of energy, stone fruits, cherry pits, damson, a lovely feeling of fruit that has plenty of life ahead it, fresh and juicy with sapidity. not trying too hard just full of pleasure. Edge of grilled campfire, graphite, generosity, easily one of the wines of the vintage. 11.3% press wine, 3.53pH, 46.6hl/ha yield. Harvest 17 September to 8 October, 80% new oak for ageing."
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VINUM: "Expressiv, duftig, Waldbeeren, getrocknete Kräuter, Sauerkirschen, fast schon Pinot-artig im Ausdruck; seidenweich am Gaumen, samtiges Tannin, lebhafte Säure, knackige Frucht, leichtfüssig, ausbalanciert, langer Abgang, zitrische Rückaromen. Ein delikater Brane, der deutlich weniger konzentriert daherkommt, als in den grossen Jahren; hier wurde voll und ganz auf Eleganz gesetzt."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Vanille, Cassis, rote Herzkirschen, ein Hauch von Orangenblüten. Saftig, rote Beerenfrucht, zart nach Ribisel, reife Tannine, dunkle Mineralität im Abgang, bleibt haften, feine Holzwürze im Finish, ein finessenreicher Speisenbegleiter."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Red currants, cherries, flowers, Asian spice, tobacco leaves, and hints of cedar shine in the aromatic profile. Medium-bodied, the wine is a modern interpretation of their classic vintage styles. It presents a lively profile with purity in the fruits; however, these fruits, while clean and pure, exhibit a crisp, zesty edge. The finish leaves a touch of orange citrus atop the vibrant currants. The wine blends 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. 11% press wine was added to the blend. 12.6% ABV, 3.53 pH. The harvest took place from September 17 - October 8. The Grand Vin was produced from only 37% of the harvest. Drink from 2029-2055."
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JANCIS ROBINSON: "Deep crimson hue. Refined nose with a spicy top note. Lovely fragrance to the palate, the tannins ripe and refined. Freshness and persistence on the finish. Lots of charm."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Brane-Cantenac exhibits aromas of sweet berries, vanilla pod and toasty new oak, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy and youthfully tannic palate that's lent a creamy, lactic quality by its malolactic fermentation in new barrels."
