Baron de Brane - Margaux 2022

Alexandre Ma

93

byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

Baron de Brane 2022 proves why it’s a classic of classic, surpassing some first-growth wines in quality. Unlike many wines that focus on rich berries, this one shows an elusive pine freshness from the start, reflecting the winemaker’s skillful management of ripeness and maceration. The powdery tannins, coupled with jujube, cherry, and licorice, gently lead to the finish, with a hint of saltiness lingering. This affordable yet delightful second label is a true gift to consumers—it’s a real win to get your hands on it.

Wine Advocate

87

byWilliam Kelleythe3/7/2025

Aromas of sweet cherries, blackberries, pencil shavings and barnyard introduce the 2022 Baron de Brane, a medium-bodied, sweet and somewhat carnal red that will appeal to readers with old-fashioned tastes.

The Wine Cellar Insider

94

byJeff Levethe3/4/2025

Baron de Brane

Yvesbeck.wine

93

byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

De bonne intensité, le bouquet du Baron de Brane révèle des notes de baies noires mûres, voire confites, ainsi que des parfums de pralinés. En bouche, le vin est dense, suave et soutenu par des tannins charnus, généreux qui offrent une belle assise. Le vin est invitant, gourmand et prêt à être savouré tout en disposant d'un bon potentiel. 2026-2036 93/100

Vinous

89

byNeal Martinthe2/12/2025

The 2022 Baron de Brane aged for 12 months in oak barrels, 15% new. It has a pretty bouquet, featuring light blackcurrant and cedar scents. It’s understated at first but with fine delineation and gathering pace with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, a keen line of acidity, touches of black pepper and saline/black olive compote notes towards the finish. This should drink after just a few months bottling and give 12 to 15 years' of drinking pleasure.

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe1/28/2025

The 2022 Baron de Brane is a gorgeous second wine. Merlot drives the blend, and that comes through in the wine's plush contours and forward, succulent fruit. Black cherry, plum, licorice and menthol all meld together in an effortless wine that is all charm. This is beautifully done.

Decanter.com

92

byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Supple and lively, there's a nice energy to this with plump strawberry and raspberry fruit and a clean, almost salty tang to the mid palate. Tannins are well integrated, they're at the fore, and give the structure but have a lovely comforting texture. Juicy, clean, easy, well made, a lovely second wine with freshness, cool blue fruit and stony touches. Just a lighter version of everything...tannins, fruit, acidity. Harvest 7-19 September. Yield of 31.5hl/ha. 3.57pH. 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend.

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe5/17/2023

The 2022 Baron de Brane, matured in 20% new oak, has a fairly straightforward nose: blackberry, raspberry fruit and a distant sea spray scent. The bottle served at the property demonstrates a little more mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins on the entry. Balanced and fresh, this is not an intense Margaux. Pencil shavings and tobacco notes appear toward the finish. This will start drinking well after two to three years in bottle.

matthewjukes.com

17

byMatthew Jukesthe5/15/2023

The Wine Independent

88-90

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/15/2023

A blend of 65% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Baron de Brane has a pH of 3.57 and the press wine had 13.4% alcohol. It is deep garnet-purple in color and notes of fresh blackberries, wild blueberries, and blackcurrant jelly leap from the glass, giving way to nuances of chocolate mint and lavender. The medium-bodied palate delivers vibrant black fruit layers, with fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and mineral-laced.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe5/9/2023

The 2022 Baron de Brane capture all of the richness of the year in its exuberant personality. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and licorice offer notable radiance. This supple, enchanting Margaux should drink well with minimal cellaring. There is a bit of firmness in the tannin from the drought. Hopefully élevage will soften some of the edges. Drinking window : 2025-2034

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

Flowers, cherries, spice and licorice aromas are easy to find. On the palate, the wine is elegant fresh, soft, and supple, with a nice sweetness to the fruits and a refined texture in the finish. This baby Brane is perfect to enjoy on release while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2037.

Wine Advocate

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byWilliam Kelleythe5/2/2023

Exhibiting aromas of ripe berries, loamy soil and a subtle hint of sweet saddle leather, the 2022 Baron de Brane is medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a layered core of fruit, velvety tannins and a long, sapid finish.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

A linear and very fine second wine with blackcurrants, and a light bitterness with lemons. Medium body. Pretty tannins. Fresh and bright. 65% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon, 4% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.