“Tight and polished with a beautiful mid-palate and density. Full-bodied, ripe, and polished. Truly delicious fruit. Strawberries and redcurrants abound. A wonderful second wine from Brane.” (James Suckling 2019). A delicate and elegant Margaux second wine that is ready to drink right now. - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
Beautiful deep purple color
Nose
Subtly oaky, enhanced by aromas of ripe red currants, cranberries, and notes of cedar and black pepper
Palate
The attack is smooth and rounded. It develops into a full-bodied, silky mid-palate. The tannins come to the fore on the dense, long finish.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2021
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, game, or a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The wine owes its class and character to the heart of the Cantenac plateau and its deep siliceous and clayey gravel soils, which the vineyard largely shares with Rauzan-Ségla. Under the direction of Henri Lurton, it consistently demonstrates a suppleness and aromatic finesse all its own, making it highly sought after by wine lovers who appreciate what they expect from a fine Margaux. In the most recent vintages, it seems to have taken another step forward in the precision of its expression of the terroir. The second wine, Baron-de-Brane, shares the same aesthetic with a suppleness in the tannins that should appeal to many restaurateurs and wine lovers.
Decanter
Wine rated (2020 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Powerful tannins with a rather fierce bite. There is good fruit underneath, with deep notes of blackcurrant and blueberry. A high-quality wine with a robust structure. 2023–2036
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This Second Growth is managed with conviction and talent by Henri Lurton, who benefits from both a superb terroir and modern facilities. Here, he crafts exceptionally refined wines that embody what might be called the Margaux signature—free of heaviness or affectation, yet brimming with delicate fruit. The estate has just released a series of impressive vintages that are propelling it to the very top of the appellation. Now is the time to enjoy them.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2019 guide) 89-91/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
The 2018 Baron de Brane is rich and alluring in the glass. Delicious notes of red cherries and ripe plums take center stage in this delicate, elegant Margaux, which will be a delight to drink right from the start. The vibrancy of the vintage shines through beautifully, yet there is also a generous dose of freshness.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91-92/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
Tight and refined, with a lovely mid-palate and good body. Full-bodied, ripe, and polished. Truly delicious fruit. Strawberries and redcurrants abound. A wonderful second wine from Brane.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 89/100
About the wine:
The second wine from Brane-Cantenac boasts a beautifully intense, fruity bouquet. It has an inviting character, with hints of mint and redcurrants. On the palate, the wine is delicious and juicy. It has good body, is slightly creamy, and, like the nose, reveals good aromatic intensity. It has well-structured tannins and a pleasant freshness on the finish. 2021–2030
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Flowers and blackcurrant blend perfectly in this charming, medium-bodied wine—ready to drink, supple, elegant, smooth, and bursting with red berries. Enjoy it while you wait for the Grand Vin to mature.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERICK D. Posted on 09/09/2025
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Review by Mr. JOEL L. Posted on September 15, 2024
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