Cantenac Brown - Margaux 2019

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe7/15/2020

Displaying a medium to deep garnet-purple color, the 2019 Cantenac Brown wafts sensuously out of the glass with fragrant notes of candied violets, underbrush and Darjeeling tea over a core of warm cassis, black cherry preserves and wild blueberries with a touch of anise. Medium-bodied, the palate offers generous, mouth-coating black fruits with loads of perfumed nuances and a soft, velvety texture, finishing on a lingering note of exotic spices.

WeinWisser

18 / 20

the7/7/2020

Bettane & Desseauve

92 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe7/3/2020

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Vinous

92-94 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/18/2020

The 2019 Cantenac Brown is dark, rich and super-expressive. Even with all of that intensity, Cantenac Brown retains a good bit of nuance and detail. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, espresso, licorice and menthol add gravitas and pure power. I very much like the balance here, as well as what seems like a move towards more finesse.

Vertdevin

96 / 100

byJonathan Chicheportichethe6/16/2020

The nose is elegant, aromatic, delicate and offers power, concentration, complexity as well as a beautifully de?ned fruit. It reveals notes of bright wild blackberry, juicy/pulpy cassis, small notes of bright violet plum associated with touches of strawberry, violet, lily as well as ?ne touches of cuben pepper, almond, nutmeg, “sense of the place” / terroir and tea. The palate is fruity, elegant, beautifully de?ned and offers precision, subtilty, richness, sapidity, a beautifully ?ne acidulous frame as well as a beautiful suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, crushed violet plum, bright raspberry, small notes of cherry associated with touches of liquorice, small crushed black fruits, tonka bean, lilac as well as discreet hints of sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of toasted hazelnut. Tannins are elegant, ?ne and well-de?ned. Good length and beautiful persistence. 

Wine Enthusiast

96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe6/16/2020

Barrel sample. Now under new ownership, but with the same winemaking team, this estate has produced a wine with great concentration. The tannins are generous in feel, showing a dense, dry core that sits well with the powerful black currant fruits. It has great long-term potential.

Vinous

94-96 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/16/2020

Winemaker José Sanfins is doing sterling work at this fast-improving Margaux estate. The 2019 Cantenac Brown represents around half the crop, picked 18 September to 9 October and then matured in 60% new oak. It has a slightly more extravagant bouquet than its peers, more expressive with vivacious blackberry, raspberry and cranberry fruit mingling with cedar and cigar humidor scents. The palate is very cohesive with sappy red fruit, beautifully judged acidity and a harmonious, fulfilling dark chocolate-tinged finish that lingers wonderfully. What an exquisite, well-crafted Margaux with oodles and oodles of charm.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95 / 100

byJeff Levethe6/10/2020

Situated on the corner of power and roundness, you find layers of juicy, ripe, lusciously textured, fresh fruits, dark chocolate, flowers, smoke and spice. The tannins are there, polished and ripe, giving you density and structure, providing the ability age and evolve for at least 2 decades. 93-95 Pts

Tastingbook.com

95 / 100

byMarkus Del Monegothe6/9/2020

Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Very perfumed nose with aroma reminiscent of ripe blackberries and plums, Boysenberries, in the background
hints of violets, delicate oak mild spices. On the palate displaying a very good concentration and freshness, ripe tannins, multilayered fruit flavour and excellent length.
A very classic style with freshness and elegance.

Yvesbeck.wine

94-96 / 100

byYves Beckthe6/9/2020

Pourpre violacé profond. Quel bouquet ! Intense et complexe aux notes de cassis et de framboises, suivies d’une touche de café et de bois de réglisse. Caractère fruité et juteux en bouche. Le vin est fin, friand et racé. Il est doté de tannins serrés, qui confèrent de l’ampleur, et d’une structure vive qui assure la fraîcheur. Belle expression fruitée en finale. Un
vin qui cumule bien ampleur et fraîcheur. Finale persistante. 2025-2049

Decanter Magazine

94 / 100

byJane Ansonthe6/9/2020

A ton of tightly packed black fruits are right there on the attack of this wine, along with
enticing aromatic power. It’s a well-muscled Cantenac Brown with a sleek, carefully controlled
tanninc hold alongside liquorice and black chocolate notes - good stuff. New owner at this
property as of 2019, Tristan Le Lous. 60% new oak, with 51% overall production in the first
wine. Drinking window 2028-2044

Tastingbook.com

95 / 100

byMarkus Del Monegothe6/8/2020

Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Very perfumed nose with aroma reminiscent of ripe blackberries and plums, Boysenberries, in the background hints of violets, delicate oak mild spices. On the palate displaying a very good concentration and freshness, ripe tannins, multilayered fruit ?avour and excellent lenght. A very classic style with freshness and elegance.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/4/2020

Here is a very pretty barrel sample with crushed berries, walnuts and hints of chocolate and smoke. It's full-bodied and layered with lightly chewy tannins and a rich finish. Muscular for the vintage.

The World of Fine Wines

91-93 / 100

byMichael Schusterthe5/13/2020

Fresh and gently cedary blackcurrant to smell; rich middleweight, fresh and with a very fine tannin; juicy and succulent within a relatively supple texture, nicely marked by subtle
gravel aromas, a long and graceful, gently fleshy expression of Margaux with excellent length.
Classy, harmonious Cantenac-Brown, right up with the best of recent years.