Brane-Cantenac Margaux 2025 Pre-Arrival

97–99 Points – Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
“Flowers, black currants, black cherries, violets, lilacs, cedar, tobacco leaf, and crushed rocks create a stunning aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is fresh, energetic, and incredibly refined, with layers of pure fruit, silky tannins, and remarkable precision. The finish is long, vibrant, and packed with mineral complexity. This is one of the strongest vintages ever produced at Brane-Cantenac and a candidate for Wine of the Vintage in Margaux.”

96–98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Cassis, graphite, liquid violets, and tobacco all define the 2025 Château Brane-Cantenac, a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 1% each Cabernet Franc, Carménère, and Petit Verdot that's being raised in 100% new French oak. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a focused, elegant mouthfeel, beautiful concentration and depth, integrated acidity, and a great finish. Hitting 13.5% alcohol, it's a brilliant success in the vintage and should be snatched up by readers.”

97 Points – Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
"A beautifully judged Brane-Cantenac that captures the elegance and precision of the vintage. Floral aromatics, cassis, graphite, and crushed stone combine with exceptional freshness and purity. One of the wines of Margaux."

97 Points – Decanter
"Perfumed and refined with layers of blackcurrant, violets, cedar, and crushed rocks. The palate is silky and precise with fine-grained tannins and remarkable persistence. A superb Brane-Cantenac."

96–97 Points – James Suckling
“A very refined Brane-Cantenac with blackcurrants, flowers, graphite, and crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. Pure Margaux.”

95–97 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous
“The 2025 Brane-Cantenac has a beautifully defined bouquet with cassis, blackberry, graphite, and floral aromas. The palate is poised and energetic, with fine tannins, superb balance, and impressive length.”

95–97 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2025 Brane-Cantenac is vibrant and beautifully layered. Dark red fruit, lavender, graphite, and spice meld together effortlessly. Silky and refined, with outstanding balance and persistence.”

94–96 Points – Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
“Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Brane-Cantenac springs from the glass with spritely notes of blackberries and red currants, followed by underlying hints of lilacs, black olives, crushed rocks, and wild sage. The medium-bodied palate is light on its feet and racy with firm, grainy tannins and vibrant black and red berry flavors, plus a long mineral-laced finish. The blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Carmenère. It has a pH of 3.62 and the alcohol is 13.3%.”