Château Cantenac Brown
BriO de Cantenac Brown Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates and coffee.
Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and spices.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 9 year old Merlot from the great 2016 vintage in Margaux still feels young. Rich and fruit forward. Spicy and entertaining.
An easy drinking Merlot that will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.
Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 49% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$45.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates and coffee.
Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and spices.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 9 year old Merlot from the great 2016 vintage in Margaux still feels young. Rich and fruit forward. Spicy and entertaining.
An easy drinking Merlot that will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.
Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 49% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$45.
Dark red purple with a near black core. Abundant nose of red currant and leathery tobacco. On the palate red plum, old leather, and tobacco. Medium long finish extends the palate with a bit more fruit. Drink now through 2026 when the ‘16s of the first label begin to show.
Dark red purple with a near black core. Abundant nose of red currant and leathery tobacco. On the palate red plum, old leather, and tobacco. Medium long finish extends the palate with a bit more fruit. Drink now through 2026 when the ‘16s of the first label begin to show.
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2021
Gorgeous red with dark fruit and leather, would drink again any time. The age does it well.
Gorgeous red with dark fruit and leather, would drink again any time. The age does it well.
May 4th, 2024
Not bad but more bland than I expected. Second label of Cantenac Brown.
Not bad but more bland than I expected. Second label of Cantenac Brown.
Jan 24th, 2021
Ignoring the advice of my left-brain I pulled the cork on this ‘16...and I’m glad I did. The right-brain yelled “Buy More and leave it alone for 5 to 6 years.” For now 8.7 with room to grow. (24 hours in it’s a much softer and harmonious wine than before. So, if you can’t wait 5+ years give it at least 2 to 3 hours decant.)
Ignoring the advice of my left-brain I pulled the cork on this ‘16...and I’m glad I did. The right-brain yelled “Buy More and leave it alone for 5 to 6 years.” For now 8.7 with room to grow. (24 hours in it’s a much softer and harmonious wine than before. So, if you can’t wait 5+ years give it at least 2 to 3 hours decant.)
Jan 12th, 2020
