Chateau Cantenac Brown 2023

71,5 % Cabernet Franc, 27 % Merlot, 1,5 % Cabernet Sauvignon
In truncated stainless steel tank from 50 to 120 hl and lift tanks
Maturing/ageing: 18 months of frenck oak barrels 60% new barrlels, 40% barrels of 1 year

OWNER’S DESCRIPTION
The precision of Château Cantenac Brown 2023 is managed from start to finish by the technical team’s high-quality work. Its velvety, fleshy, and bright side takes you on a journey to the heart of our terroir. The dense and rich color leaves a striking impression on both the wine and the mind. The captivating aromas of red fruits and its complex nose capture the senses, while the palate, tense yet generous, reveals a savory richness.We are very fortunate to be able to vinify our wine for the first time in our new cellar. Our modern cellar is on the cutting edge of ecoresponsible construction, designed for the most precise winemaking. This new cellar turned out to be the best tool to manage any issues caused by the localized thunderstorms during the season. We can now harvest to the rhythm of each plot’s maturity. Close to 60 vats with varying volumes allow us to vinify each plot individually and at the optimal moment. Our 100% gravity fed vat room grants the time to infuse, and to extract gently while preserving the integrity of the fruit and the wines. The team is unmistakably excited. This exceptional tool, perfectly adapted to our terroir, opens all new horizons for us. A new era is beginning for Cantenac Brown.

Wine Advocate 93-95/100 : “The first vintage produced in the estate’s new state-of-the-art winery, the 2023 Cantenac Brown has turned out very well indeed, offering up aromas of dark berries, pencil shavings and violets, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and layered palate that’s serious and precise, concluding with a long, resonant finish. This blend of 71.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 1.5% Cabernet Franc represents 52% of the estate’s production; and it reflects both the new winery’s enhanced capabilities, along with the presence of old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon derived from holdings recently acquired in the heart of the plateau of Margaux”.

James Suckling 95-96/100 : “Impressive precision to this, offering blackcurrants, blackberries and cherries, as well as hints of cedar and dark fruit. Medium to full body. Creamy and fine tannins. Better than 2022”.