Chateau Cantenac Brown BriO de Cantenac Brown Margaux 2019 October2023Reductions complemented by hints of vanilla

complemented by hints of vanilla and spice from the oak aging

Fumey-Chatelain is based right there

energy and long lees-aging complexity

This 3-acre parcel near Occidental

A pure expression of the essence of Williams pears from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune of Burgundy

Chateau Cantenac Brown BriO de Cantenac Brown Margaux 2019 October2023Reductions complemented by hints of vanillaThe second wine of Margaux Third Growth Chteau Cantenac Brown, named for the cheerful brio of its more open, fruit forward style. The blend leans Merlot in this cuve (with the usual support of Cabernet Sauvignon and a dash of Cabernet Franc), and it's aged with a lighter touch on new oak generally around 20% to keep the fruit front and center. The 2019 is a beautiful vintage for Margaux, and this captures it nicely: violets, red cherry, a brush of