Brio de Cantenac Brown, Margaux AOC

Key characteristics:

Brio de Cantenac Brown, Margaux AOC is the elegant second wine of the esteemed Château Cantenac Brown, a Third Growth in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Crafted with the same dedication to quality and tradition as its Grand Vin, it offers a glimpse into the estate’s artistry and the quintessential Margaux terroir at an accessible level. This charming and brilliant red wine is designed for earlier enjoyment, showcasing incredible flavor and value.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: A classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
• Appearance: A deep ruby red with inviting purple hints.
• Aroma: The nose is aromatic, revealing an inviting medley of red and black fruit aromas, including red currants, blackberries, and plums, beautifully intertwined with delicate floral notes, bramble, wild herbs, and a hint of cedar and wood spice.
• Taste: On the palate, the wine is well-balanced and rounded, offering a fresh, elegant, and rich taste with a burst of succulent red cherry fruit, cassis, and plum. It features silky, fine tannins, bright acidity, and a touch of vanilla from oak aging, culminating in a smooth, lingering, and structured finish.
• Region: Hailing from the prestigious Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France, this wine benefits from vineyards planted on magnificent gravel soils, typical of the Left Bank. This terroir ensures excellent drainage and encourages the vines to delve deep, producing grapes with remarkable structure and full-bodied character.
• Pairing: An ideal companion for red meats, lamb, beef, hearty game dishes, and a selection of hard cheeses.

Overall impression:

This wine delivers a perfect representation of the very best Margaux style, offering a balanced aromatic richness and great refinement. It is an opulent, fine, and deliciously complex wine that is open-knit and inviting, making it a true delight to drink.

Extra notes:

• Château Cantenac Brown, the producer of Brio, was founded over 200 years ago by Scottish animal painter John Lewis Brown and features an emblematic Tudor-style château unique in the Médoc. [cite: 4
  

  Key characteristics:

  Brio de Cantenac Brown, Margaux AOC is the elegant second wine of the esteemed Château Cantenac Brown, a Third Growth in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification [cite: 2, 8, 18, 19]. Crafted with the same dedication to quality and tradition as its Grand Vin, it offers a glimpse into the estate’s artistry and the quintessential Margaux terroir at an accessible level [cite: 2, 3]. This charming and brilliant red wine is designed for earlier enjoyment, showcasing incredible flavor and value [cite: 17, 20].

  Tasting Notes:

  • Variety: A classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
  • Appearance: A deep ruby red with inviting purple hints. [cite: 2]
  • Aroma: The nose is aromatic, revealing an inviting medley of red and black fruit aromas, including red currants, blackberries, and plums, beautifully intertwined with delicate floral notes, bramble, wild herbs, and a hint of cedar and wood spice. [cite: 2, 10, 13]
  • Taste: On the palate, the wine is well-balanced and rounded, offering a fresh, elegant, and rich taste with a burst of succulent red cherry fruit, cassis, and plum. It features silky, fine tannins, bright acidity, and a touch of vanilla from oak aging, culminating in a smooth, lingering, and structured finish. [cite: 2, 3, 10, 13, 14]
  • Region: Hailing from the prestigious Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France, this wine benefits from vineyards planted on magnificent gravel soils, typical of the Left Bank. This terroir ensures excellent drainage and encourages the vines to delve deep, producing grapes with remarkable structure and full-bodied character. [cite: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 19]
  • Pairing: An ideal companion for red meats, lamb, beef, hearty game dishes, and a selection of hard cheeses. [cite: 2, 3, 9]

  Overall impression:

  This wine delivers a perfect representation of the very best Margaux style, offering a balanced aromatic richness and great refinement. It is an opulent, fine, and deliciously complex wine that is open-knit and inviting, making it a true delight to drink. [cite: 5, 13, 19]

  Extra notes:

  • Château Cantenac Brown, the producer of Brio, was founded over 200 years ago by Scottish animal painter John Lewis Brown and features an emblematic Tudor-style château unique in the Médoc. [cite: 4