“The 2018 BriO from Cantenac Brown is dark, full-bodied, and enveloping. Black cherry, chocolate, spices, leather, espresso, and tobacco burst from the glass in this sumptuous, exotically ripe second wine from Cantenac Brown. Juicy and supple, the 2018 BriO will drink beautifully right from the start. ” (Vinous - Antonio Galloni) - 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
Garnet red
Nose
Characterized by freshness and aromas of very ripe red and black fruits, such as blackberry and cherry, as well as subtle hints of vanilla.
Palate
Rich and aromatic, with delicate fruity nuances emerging from a velvety, supple attack, and a finish featuring slightly jam-like fruit notes, accompanied by hints of licorice and pepper.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink starting at
2024
Apogee
2040
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with a veal chop with forest-style sauce or a nice piece of grilled beef, served with small vegetable gratins and a cheese platter.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
This estate was acquired by Simon Halabi, a lover of great Médoc wines, who has provided a motivated team—led by the very friendly and talented José Sanfins—with the resources to improve quality. The most recent vintages have all been successful: wines that are rather full-bodied for Margaux but harmonious in their power. The second wine, Brio, lacks a bit of flair, despite its name, but the estate produces a lovely dry white wine from the Bordeaux appellation, called Alto.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Dominated by an imposing Neo-Tudor-style castle built in the 19th century by the Scottish wildlife painter John Lewis Brown, this 48-hectare estate—planted on beautiful gravel soils in the heart of the appellation—has enjoyed a renaissance, first thanks to the Axa Group and, since 2006, under the leadership of the Halabi family, who entrusted its management to José Sanfins.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These truly great estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that—thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines—belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This beautiful and imposing Margaux estate consistently produces high-quality wines worthy of its classification. Its dynamic director, José Sanfins—trained at the Cazes and Axa Millésime schools—knows how to craft wines that are charming yet deep and rich (such as the white Alto, produced in limited quantities). A new owner, the Le Lous family, has even higher ambitions. An additional 10 hectares were acquired in 2020, and major modernization work on the production facilities is planned. This estate is not resting on its laurels!
Vinous
Wine rated (2019 guide) 89-91/100
About the wine:
The 2018 BriO from Cantenac Brown is dark, full-bodied, and enveloping. Notes of black cherry, chocolate, spices, leather, espresso, and tobacco burst from the glass in this sumptuous, exotically ripe second wine from Cantenac Brown. Juicy and supple, the 2018 BriO will be a delight to drink right from the start.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92-93/100
About the wine:
The wine is very rich and lively, with a lovely brightness and an underlying freshness to the black and blue fruit. It has a warm, spicy structure and a medium- to full-bodied profile. It’s a lovely second wine.
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is elegant, refined, and fruity, offering freshness and a touch of complexity. It features notes of fresh, crisp blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, and, more subtly, wild strawberry, combined with delicate hints of gray pepper, flowers, and subtle toasty notes. On the palate, the wine is fruity and well-balanced, offering lovely definition, fine-grained texture, rich flavor, a mineral backbone, subtle juiciness, freshness, finesse, roundness, and a lovely silky, delicate mouthfeel. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry and juicy/fresh raspberry, combined with subtle hints of flowers (violet, cornflower), as well as delicate hints of juicy red berries, subtle notes of toast, chocolate, and caramelization (in the background), and a subtle hint of sweet spices (in the background). The tannins are elegant. A subtle hint of saltiness on the finish. Good length. A subtle hint of coffee in the aftertaste.