Château Cantenac Brown 3ème Grand Cru Classé 2012
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Château Cantenac Brown 3ème Grand Cru Classé 2012
The wine
Cantenac Brown's wines are renown for their powerful bouquet, and their elegance and finesse. Their vigorous, rich character reveals Margaux's characteristic flavours, and the delightful qualities typical of Saint Juliens.
About the Producer Château Cantenac Brown
At the beginning of the 19th century, John Lewis Brown decided to have an English-style castle built in Bordeaux, one of the Médoc's most original domains. The vines cover 48 hectares, and then there are 20 hectares of parkland, a veritable nature reserve for the wildlife wishing to settle there. Since 2019, the property has belonged to the Le Lous family. The three grape varieties grown here are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, mainly planted in Cantenac where the soil is composed of chalk and clay. In the vines, the work is meticulous and environmentally friendly, with ploughing and composting. The vines are pruned and thinned out before a debudding that ensures the best maturity for the grapes. They are picked by hand, with a careful sorting process before fermentation in stainless steel vats. The wine is matured in barrels.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Marginally marked label, 1 Slightly torn labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux
Classification: Troisième Grand Cru Classé
Owner: Famille Le Lous
Vintage: 2012
Colour: red
Ageing potential: drink from 2025 to 2030
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 48 hectares
Volume: 180000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine