Château Brane Cantenac

Château Brane Cantenac

Château Brane Cantenac is a 75-hectare wine estate located on the left bank of the Gironde. In the Margaux AOC, Château Brane Cantenac is a Second Growth in the official 1855 Médoc wine classification. Using sustainable farming methods, since 2010 the estate has been conducting organic farming experiments on part of the domain, particularly on the Verdotte plot. The Château also produces a second wine called 'Le Baron de Brane' and a third wine called 'Margaux de Brane'.

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The history of Château Brane-Cantenac

 

Château Brane-Cantenac, a 75-hectare estate, is located in the heart of the prestigious Margaux appellation in the Médoc vineyard on the left bank of the Gironde estuary.

 

The red wine of Château Brane-Cantenac is classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux wine classification. The estate was producing one of the most renowned wines in the Médoc well before this classification.

 

The wine estate, formerly known as "Hostein", was established in the 18th century. After the French Revolution, it became the property of Baron Jacques-Maxime de Brane, who gave it his name. It was then purchased by the Gorce family, and after changing hands several times, Lucie Lurton finally inherited the estate in the 1950s. It has been in the Lurton family for 4 generations now.

 

What are the characteristics of Château Brane-Cantenac?

 

Château Brane-Cantenac has exceptionally rich terroir. The vineyard is planted on an illustrious plateau with gravelly soil, rich in minerals, allowing excellent water drainage and deep vine root development.

 

An alternative ecological viticulture combining organic and biodynamic farming, along with ultra-sustainable practices, has been adopted by the estate for several years.

 

The grape variety composition of Château Brane-Cantenac consists mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by Merlot, then Cabernet Franc and Carmenere. The latter is an old local variety recently replanted in the Bordeaux vineyard to address climate change that is significantly affecting the terroir.

 

The Château produces 3 different red wines using sustainable viticulture practices: the grand vin Château Brane-Cantenac, the second wine Baron de Brane, and the third wine, called Château Notton, made from grapes from young vines.

 

With its exceptional potential territory and vines planted on the Brane plateau, Château Brane-Cantenac produces a refined and complex wine with beautiful aromatic length. It combines freshness and suppleness for perfect balance.

It has unique aromatic characteristics, combining smoky and woody notes. Brane-Cantenac wine is described as elegant and velvety with consistent quality across vintages and great freshness on the palate.

 

What are the best vintages of Château Brane-Cantenac?

 

Château Brane-Cantenac has produced excellent vintages such as Château Brane-Cantenac 1928, 1929, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1953, 1959, 1961, 1982, 1990, 2000, 2005, 2009.

 

1929 and 1990 are recognized as the most exceptional vintages of Château Brane-Cantenac.

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