The 2015 Baron de Brane, a second wine from Château Brane-Cantenac, is a rich Margaux with a garnet-red hue, showcasing ripe red fruits like strawberry, cherry, and blackberry, with supple tannins and a long, elegant finish.
Pairs well with rich, savory dishes like beef, lamb, poultry, or game, as well as cheeses.
Awards:
91 pts - James Suckling
91 pts - Decanter
90 pts - Wine Spectator
Baron de Brane is a wine that pays tribute to Baron Jacques-Maxime de Brane who was the owner of the vineyard in the 19th century. This is the Second Wine of Chateau Brane-Cantenac (2nd growth) and is made from plots located on the 3rd terrace with deep gravels from clayey gravels mainly planted with Merlot, resulting in a delicious and quickly accessible wine.
Baron de Brane 2015 - 2nd wine of Château Brane-Cantenac AOC Margaux
Wine style: Red wine
Country: France
Region: Margaux - Bordeaux
Year: 2015
Blend: 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 57% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14%
Flavour notes: strawberry. cherry. blackberry.
Food pairing: lamb. beef. venison. poutry. cheese
Maturation: 12 months
Cellaring potential: