Bettane & Desseauve 15,5 by Bettane & Desseauvethe9/22/2016 Excellente couleur, jolie chair, une pointe de réduction au nez, grain de tannin fin, vin de charme, à carafer une heure avant le service.
Wine Spectator 87 byJames Molesworththe1/1/2015 On the brisk side at first, with plum pit and savory notes lining the damson plum and pomegranate fruit, this opens steadily with air, showing more loam and dark plum elements. Stays soft and approachable overall. Drink now. 12,083 cases made.
Le Point 15 byJacques Dupontthe5/16/2013 Fruits rouges, nez très floral et cerise, bouche souple, fruitée, belle structure, tension des cabernets et beaucoup de fruit, frais, bonne longueur. O= 2015 G= 8 ans.
Wine Advocate 86-88 byNeal Martinthe5/3/2013 The Baron de Brane is a blend of 33% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and represents 38% of the crop. It has a lifted, surprisingly opulent forest floor and graphite scented bouquet that would benefit from more vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, very foursquare perhaps with a sedate, very classic, tobacco-laced finish. This will provide decent early medium-term drinking. Tasted April 2013.
Wine Spectator 86-89 byJames Molesworththe4/30/2013 A supple and approachable style, with rounded plum and cassis notes leading to a gentle touch of espresso on the lightly briary finish. —J.M.
Jean-Marc QUARIN 15 byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/29/2013 15 // 87 Jolie couleur sombre. Nez mûr. Bouche suave, bien construite, suave et savoureuse, à la finale un peu poivrée. De la présence pour l’année.
The Wine Cellar Insider 84-86 byJeff Levethe4/26/2013 Sweet and tart red berries, medium body and a short finish. 84-86 Pts
Jean-Marc QUARIN 15 byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/22/2013 Jolie couleur sombre. Nez mûr. Bouche suave, bien construite, suave et savoureuse, à la finale un peu poivrée. De la présence pour l’année.