97/100
Robert Parker
97/100
Vinous
97/100
Le Figaro
97/100
Terre de Vins
97/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
97/100
Jean-Marc Quarin
"This 2019 vintage is universally acclaimed: it turns heads—the best of the modern era, at the height of its artistry, lively and captivating!"
“The 2019 Brane-Cantenac has proven to be brilliant and deserves our attention. Bursting from the glass with aromas of wild berries, pencil shavings, violets, loamy soil, and cardamom, it is medium- to full-bodied, layered, and concentrated, with lively acidity, ripe tannins, and a beautifully balanced aromatic profile. It retains all the elegance characteristic of the estate, but with an added dimension of depth and intensity. It is the best Brane-Cantenac of the modern era and one of the great successes of the 2019 vintage.” (Wine Advocate 2022)
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Eye
Deep, dark color
Nose
A charming and complex bouquet. Bursting with black fruit, spices, and floral and woody notes. It expresses the vintage’s perfect ripeness.
Palate
A generous, indulgent attack. Both very powerful and incredibly silky and velvety. Rich in tannins and acidity, giving it superb balance. An impressively long finish.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2028
Drink before
2060
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a rack of lamb, a beef tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce, 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, which the estate largely shares with Rauzan-Ségla. Under the direction of Henri Lurton, it consistently displays 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Made exclusively from the château’s vineyards situated on the deep gravel soils of the Brane plateau. Brane-Cantenac 2019 has proven to be brilliant and deserves special attention. Bursting from the glass with aromas of wild berries, pencil shavings, violets, loamy soil, and cardamom, it is medium- to full-bodied, layered, and concentrated, with lively acidity, ripe tannins, and a beautifully consistent aromatic profile. It retains all the characteristic elegance of the estate, but with an added dimension of depth and intensity. It is the best Brane-Cantenac of the modern era and one of the great successes of the 2019 vintage. 2029–2065
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 blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This Second Growth is led with conviction and talent by Henri Lurton, who benefits from both a superb terroir and modern facilities. Here, he crafts very refined wines that embody what might be called the Margaux signature—without heaviness or affectation, but 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 (2022 guide) 97/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
Brane-Cantenac 2019 is wild and exotic from the very first sip. The aromas alone are dazzling. Very ripe black cherry, plum, spices, tobacco, new leather, menthol, and cinnamon make up this flamboyant Margaux. This 2019 is radiant and generous, while retaining a very classic structure. Here, the precision is simply unreal. In 2019, Brane-Cantenac is turning heads. It’s the kind of wine that offers tremendous quality for the price. 2029–2059
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
The nose is enchanting, like a woodland nymph. It delights us with notes of leather, dried flowers, and fresh red berries. What majesty on the palate! It is crystal-clear and caressing, its roundness never overshadowing its freshness. A wine of great class, twirling and dancing.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
The nose is very delicate, captivating, and quintessentially Médoc, the epitome of those fine wines born of gravelly soils. Blackcurrant bursts on the palate—it’s a delight. Everything is poised and refined; the tannins are complex and velvety. We are no longer talking about aromas, but about bouquet. This is a wine of exceptional precision. The commitment to purity and delicacy so masterfully executed at Brane-Cantenac becomes a textbook example in this 2019 vintage. A true Favorite look forward to tasting in 5 years, 10 years, 15 years...
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
The Favorite fine form. It has a superbly soft, deep, and complex nose. On the palate, it is full-bodied, smooth, elegant, refined, light, and deep, with a myriad of nuances. It is delicious.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
Brane Cantenac has been on fire lately! Vintage after vintage, it’s truly at the peak of its artistry, and 2019 continues this momentum! I don’t know what’s better: the silky, supple, sensual, and sexy textures on the palate, or the complex array of aromas featuring roses, lilacs, violets, cherries, plums, tobacco leaves, earth, and herbs. The wine has texture, length, and purity, and has the capacity to age and evolve for some thirty years. It is a truly beautiful wine from Brane Cantenac. 2027–2060
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Ms. LUDMILA E. Posted on 10/27/2025
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Review by Mr. JEAN-FABRICE B. Published on August 31, 2025
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