Château Brane Cantenac 2015, Grand Cru Classé (750 ml)

94 poena – The Wine Advocate

Već dobro poznat u 18. vijeku i rangiran kao drugo rastuće imanje u klasifikaciji iz 1855. godine, ovaj château je pod vlasništvom i upravom Henrija Lurtona od 1992. godine. Kao i kod većine vina iz porodice Lurton, cilj je bio da se spoji bogata vinogradarska tradicija imanja sa modernizovanim podrumima, kako bi se što više naglasio karakter vina sa ovog izuzetnog terroira apelacije Margaux.

Kupaža u ovoj berbi sastoji se od 70% Cabernet Sauvignon-a, 26% Merlot-a, 3% Cabernet Franc-a i 1% Carménère-a. Vino nudi predivnu aromatsku kompleksnost sa notama borovnice (Boysen), kandirane maline i zgnječene jagode, oplemenjenim mirisima uvele ljubičice i suptilnim mineralnim tonovima. Na nepcu je svježe, linearno i elegantno, osvaja pijucača svilenkastom teksturom, mekanim taninima i savršenom ravnotežom. Završetak je postojan i rijetko profinjen.

Ovo je vino koje se može čuvati do 2050. godine ili čak duže, ali ako ga odlučite otvoriti ranije, idealno će se slagati uz vrhunsko juneće meso, možda uz konfit od patlidžana ili drugo kvalitetno povrće.

94 points - The Wine Advocate

Already well-known in the 18th century, and ranked a second growth in the 1855 classification, this chateau has been under the ownership and direction of Henri Lurton since 1992.  As with most Lurton wines, the goal here has been to combine the estate's excellent viticultural tradition with modernized facilities aimed at magnifying the identity of the wines from this exceptional terroir of the Margaux appellation.

The blend in this vintage is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carménère.  It offers a beautiful aromatic complexity with notes of Boysen blackberry, candied raspberry and crushed strawberry, enhanced by pressed violet and subtle mineral touches.  On the palate it is fresh, linear and elegant, seducing the drinker with its silky texture, supple tannins and balance. The finish is persistent and of rare distinction.  This is a wine that could be cellared until 2050 or later, but if you do open it, pair it with some very good quality beef, perhaps accompanied by confit aubergine or other vegetables.