Tasting Notes

89
Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Jan 19
The 2002 Brane-Cantenac has long been a vintage that is difficult to love, and this is no exception. Matured in 70% new oak, it has a tobacco-dominated bouquet that rather suppresses the black fruit underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with blackberry, cedar and a splash of soy, though perhaps less of the tobacco element that I noticed at the previous vertical, and a slightly fresher finish. Drink this now and over the next decade. Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the château.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2028
Margaux Fine Wines

Margaux

Margaux, in Bordeaux, France, is renowned for producing some of the world’s most elegant red wines. Margaux wines are characterised by floral notes of violet and rose, red and black fruits like cherry and blackcurrant, refined tannins, a silky texture, and a complex, long finish. The region's gravelly soil enhances grape concentration. Top producers include Château Margaux, known for its finesse and ageing potential; Château Palmer, recognized for its rich, aromatic wines; and Château Rauzan-Ségla, celebrated for its elegant precision.