2023 Chateau Cantenac Brown, Margaux, France 750ml

Arriving Fall of 2026

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.

A property in the midst of a notable renaissance, this 60-hectare estate boasts some prime terroirs on the plateau of Margaux. The 2023 vintage is the first to benefit from the new, state-of-the-art winery conceived under the auspices of long-time technical director José Sanfins. Harvest here lasted 24 days, the longest in Cantenac Brown's history, and the team has produced a superb vintage to fête the completion of their new facilities. (WK)