2020 Cantenac Brown
Rating 94+ points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 2027 - 2055
Reviewed by William Kelley
Issue Date 7th Apr 2023
Source April 2023 Week 1, The Wine Advocate
A fine follow-up to the excellent 2019, the 2020 Cantenac Brown incorporates newly acquired holdings of Cabernet Sauvignon from the plateau of Margaux. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cherries, cassis, burning embers and pencil shavings, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with good depth at the core, supple tannins and terrific purity of fruit. Concluding with a long, penetrating finish, it underlines the fact that this is the appellation's fastest-improving estate.
2019 Cantenac Brown
Reviewed by William Kelley
Issue Date 8th Apr 2022
Source April 2022 Week 1, The Wine Advocate
Rating 94+ points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 2027 - 2060
The 2019 Cantenac Brown is a brilliant wine from Jose Sanfins and his team. Unwinding in the glass with deep aromas of wild berries, licorice, loamy soil, burning embers and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, seamless and layered, with terrific concentration, beautifully refined tannins and a seamless, elegant profile. Given its quality, this remains somewhat under the radar and is well worth a special effort to seek out.