1962 Brane Cantenac
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The 1962 Brane-Cantenac has quite a deep core with thin bricking on the rim. The bouquet will attract those with a penchant for old-school claret; it is tinctured with chlorophyll, which often indicates either a 1961 or 1962. There are plenty of pressed flower aromas – iris, perhaps – and then with aeration it develops pretty crushed strawberry scents. The palate is not quite as seductive as the aromatics. It is a little monotone, balanced, yet lacks vigor and tension; it is simply fatigued by age. That's a pity because the nose kept on improving in the glass. Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the château .
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Neal Martin
About the producer
Château Brane-Cantenac has been a consistent performer in the Margaux wine appellation since Henri Lurton took over the property, but thanks to replanting and investment in the last decade, quality has seen another sharp upswing.