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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.4 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 47 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Barolo Raymond on 4/22/2023 & rated 93 points: Medium ruby, vibrant with a hint of orange in the rim. Nose comprises leather, barnyard, mushroom, truffle, nutmeg, pepper. A lot is going on.
Dry, medium-medium(+) acidity, medium(+) ripe tannin, medium body, medium alcohol (13% abv).
Palate of blueberry, cherry, leather, cocoa, licorice, grilled steak, pepper:
complex and youthful. Totally elegant and in harmony, intense but not concentrated. A hedonistic mouthfeel, exciting and very long finish displaying tension between acidity and tannins, fruit and alcohol.
A great wine from a Great vintage. At its peak, and looks like it will stay there for a few more years.
93-94. (750 views) | | | Tasted by Flatrate on 11/27/2022 & rated 93 points: Dark, intense Bx red colour. Cassis-Mocca, elegant, cool, classic nose. The taste is ripe, cool, classic, cassis and mocca driven. Needs 2h to open its beauty. Very fine, elegant but more St. Julien style than Margaux. This red is phantastic developed red, from a cool year, is ready to drink. I bought this wine in a 12 bottle case and drunk this Cantenac Brown over the last years. Great pleasure since 2020. Drink it till 2025. It is in perfect condition now. (939 views) | | | Tasted by wino121 on 4/6/2022 & rated 91 points: It has aged out well, honestly not much sign of age, a perfect cork as well.
Classic BDX in character, med in body, still showing plush fruit, slightly short on the finish.
I gave this an extra point for being so well put together after 21 years.
Drink now thru 2024/5. (1582 views) | | | Tasted by Ryan Lee on 3/28/2022 & rated 85 points: Dark ruby and still show a nice color. Nose with dried plum, dark fruits, mossess. On the palate, seemed to have passed its peak, quite dull but not many surprises. Smooth, quite long finish, yet with a slight bitter finish. Decanted 1 hr, not much difference and going down gradually. (1513 views) | | | Tasted by Jeff Leve on 9/22/2018 & rated 88 points: The wine is medium bodied and has charm, but it lacks concentration and depth of flavor to really get there. Still, this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc is fresh, crisp, clean and offers and earthy, leaf-filled nuance that goes along nicely with the bright, red cherry fruits. (4773 views) | | | Tasted by dirk21 on 2/11/2018 flawed bottle: Drinking well but probably past peak. Really nice Bordeaux. (3506 views) | | | Tasted by Two Winos on 1/28/2018 & rated 88 points: Great nose, but it disappoints in the mouth. There are nice flavors of coffee and maybe some black cherry. It's probably on the downhill slope of its life. It's not a great bottle, but it is very good. Drink it if you've got it. (3305 views) | | | Tasted by truenorth on 11/26/2017 & rated 93 points: Totally enjoyable. A bit tart at first, needed 15-20 min. to breathe and unwind. Sour cherries, plum, dark fruit, nice depth, lingering finish. Wish we had more. (3352 views) | | | Tasted by khmark7 on 6/25/2017 & rated 89 points: 2001 seems like a vintage that is slowly fading, and now past it's peak. Not much in the way of fruit at this time, but solid classical Bordeaux without some of the complexity you might expect. A good wine for grilled pork with just enough savory character. (3674 views) | | | Tasted by ageverett on 4/16/2017 & rated 92 points: Enjoyed with Sunday roast at Hawksmoor in London.
Very supple. Some leather and cedar. In a good place to drink. Not sure how much longer you would want to rest if you had bottles laying down; this is pretty much at peak for me. Paired quite well with the roast, gravy, veg, etc. (2652 views) | | | Tasted by appel54 on 2/26/2017 & rated 88 points: Mörk med drag åt rostbrun
Mycket svarta vinbär, körsbär, cabernetfrukt, kaffe, ceder möjligen lite torkade körsbär
Torrt och strävt, en viss syra finns kvar, rund kropp, tar slut lite väl fort i munnen.
en helt okej bdx. Ungefär samma intryck som senaste flaskan som öppnades. (1596 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 12/24/2016 & rated 92 points: An easy afternoon with close friends. 2009 (@ PdV): Tasting this wine fully blind the most surprising was that it was still so youthful. Some 2001wines are a bit drying in the finish, but this wine is not! It remains juicy until the end. In the bouquet beautiful dark forest fruits, some red berries, good oak and some rustic impressions. On the palate the wine is lighter than the 2009 wines we tasted beside it, but there is good vanilla, juicy acidity, dark forest fruits, firm acidity, red forest fruits and a touch of bell pepper. Overall this is a very juicy and still youthful 2001 which is showing a little development and can easily last until 2022. Lovely wine! 91 - 92 (2059 views) | | | Tasted by appel54 on 12/23/2016 & rated 88 points: Röd lite mogen färg
Svarta, vinbär, körsbär, skitigt och stalligt, lite olivkärna, mycket mocka och kaffe
Mycket torrt, strävt och tanninrik. Medium+ längd. Saknar möjligen lite komplexitet. Annars rund och fyllig i munnen. En helt okej bdx utan att göra något större avtryck. (1437 views) | | | Tasted by NewFrenchClaret on 8/7/2016 & rated 92 points: Bought the 2000 and 2001 to compare. Naturally I was expecting the 2000 to be significantly better, but initially at least the two were indistinguishable.
After several hours decanting though, the 2001 began to edge ahead- a younger and fresher nose, with a fuller taste and a significantly longer finish.
Not sure if this is an anomaly of this producer, but this really makes me think differently about my 2001s.
EDIT- an even more striking difference on day 2. The 2000 shows some oxidative notes, but the '01 remains sumptuous and fresh. Better now, with a better future ahead. (1522 views) | | | Tasted by nittanyjack on 4/2/2016 & rated 90 points: A nice surprise as this was much better than my last bottle. Not really any bricking as noted by others. Mature bordeaux with leather and mineral components up front. Nice solid medium body with lingering finish. The wine held up nicely over three days and went particularly well with a brisket sandwich on Day 1. I would buy more of this as I think it still has some life left. (1668 views) | | | Tasted by asparagus on 3/17/2016 & rated 89 points: Really liked this. A non-flashy, mature(ish) Margaux from a less heralded vintage. Violet and cherries for me. Tannins were present but integrated. An appropriate drink for a quiet Wednesday night with a couple of close friends. (1811 views) | | | Tasted by _water.into.wine_ on 12/11/2014 & rated 89 points: Drank for my daughters first birthday (having had the 1998 to celebrate her birth)
Medium red starting to brown. Slight heat. Sour cherries and liquorice. Small amount of tannins. A decent wine but I probably preferred the 98 (2974 views) | | | Tasted by Lilja on 11/20/2014 & rated 94 points: ¤FW - My favorite wine in the flight and a great Bdx! A bit of maturity on the nose together with fresh vibrant fruit. The best of both worlds! Ceder, leather, some spicy pepper, funk and dried fruit. Round, very pleasant acidity with good, but dry fruit and just enough tannins to give it good structure. Very intense and concentrated. Great taste and a classic nose! (3286 views) | | | Tasted by WuxtryMan on 7/20/2014: Opened 5 hours in advance and decanted 1 hour before drinking and it still tastes a bit young. No need to rush drinking the rest. (3156 views) | | | Tasted by Johnfromspokane on 7/19/2014 & rated 91 points: Have had this bottle twice now, and loved it both times. A good example of the margaux elegance, expressing potent aromas of blueberry, thyme, white pepper, and gravel. The tannic structure is not what would make this a great wine, but overall a pleasure to drink. If given the opportunity, would have again. (2637 views) | | | Tasted by ESCO on 6/6/2014 & rated 88 points: After such a glowing first report , this second bottle seemed more than a little disappointing.
Distinctive, almost over-powering nose of cherries, red berries , and fruit gums . But there the pleasure peaked . Slightly diffuse , disjointed almost and so very nearly good but not quite.
Can't help feeling that this wine is good , competent and pleasing but really could have been so much better . (3006 views) | | | Tasted by ESCO on 11/12/2013 & rated 92 points: I collaborate on my tasting notes ; usually four opinions merged into one . Historically I have been the hardest to please whilst one co-conspiritor sees a score of 96 in every wine he experiences. So it is very much a team effort.
We really liked the 2001 CB; yes , it may seem a little austere, a bit formal but give it 1/2 hour in a decanter before approach and you will love it . Great strong Bordeaux colour and a really fragrant waft of roses , pencil and dark fruit , plum? Harmonised. Balanced. We collectively thought it would be a wow in a blind tasting because all of us thought it a 2000 or a young 2005 and possibly a second growth.
We loved it..great with Aberdeen angus and home made chips !!! Our highest ever score... (2608 views) | | | Tasted by henryd1 on 7/28/2013 & rated 89 points: Good solid Bordeaux. Relatively high acidity. More or less ready to drink though a few more years wouldn't do any harm. (2709 views) | | | Tasted by renatodug on 6/13/2013 & rated 87 points: Couleur sombre, tirant sur le brun, peu transparente. Nez discret mais boisé. Nettement astringent en bouche.
Pendant ce dîner, plusieurs l'ont préféré au 2000. Pour ma part, c'est le contraire. (2230 views) | | | Tasted by wino121 on 12/16/2012 & rated 90 points: 89 without food..91 with..
Make a beef chuck roast and enjoy..
a very food friendly wine, with mid-palate acid.
This still climbing the hill as well, this will drink nicely for another 4. (2761 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Château Cantenac Brown Producer website - Read more information about Chateau Cantenac BrownRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanMédoc Vins du Médoc (Conseil des Vins du Médoc) - Read More about the Medoc
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The eight precisely defined appellations of the whole of the Médoc (from Blanquefort Brook to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, almost to the Pointe de Grave) may claim the Médoc appellation. But there is also a specific territory in the north of the peninsula which produces exclusively wines with this appellation. In the great majority, the Médocs come from the north of the peninsula. The great individuality of this region is that the number of vines has increased more recently here than elsewhere, apart from a few isolated spots where vines have grown for many years. Today, the size of the small estate has brought about the development of a powerful co-operative movement. Four co-operatives out of five belong to the group called Unimédoc which ensures aging, bottling and marketing a large proportion of their wines.Margaux Read more about Margaux and its wines As with a large part of the Bordeaux vineyards, vines first appeared in Margaux during the Gallo-Roman period.
In 1705 a text mentions Château Margaux . But we have to wait for the end of the eighteenth century and the coming of the earliest techniques in aging for the concept of wines of high quality to develop. The confirmation of this was the famous 1855 classification which recognized 21 Crus Classés in the Margaux appellation. One hundred years later, the Viticultural Federation and the Margaux appellation of controlled origin were born. The appellation, which stretches out over five communes, is actually unique in the Médoc in that it is the only one to contain all the range of wines, as rich as they are vast, from First Great Cru Classé to the Fifths, not forgetting its famous Crus Bourgeois and its Crus Artisans.
In Margaux there is a predominance of Garonne gravel on a central plateau of about 4 miles in length and one and a quarter wide. To the east-south-east, it overlooks the low lying land by the estuary. Its east side is marked by gentle, dry valleys and a succession of ridges.The layer of gravel in Margaux was spread out by a former Garonne in the early Quaternary. Rather large in size, it is mingled with shingle of average dimension and represents the finest ensemble of Günz gravel in the Haut-Médoc. It is on this ancient layer on a Tertiary terrace of limestone or clayey marl that the best Médoc crus lie. All the conditions for successful wine are present : a large amount of gravel and pebbles, poor soil which cannot retain water and deep rooted vines.
It is customary to say that Margaux wines are the "most feminine" in the Médoc, thus stressing their delicacy, suppleness and their fruity, elegant aromas. This does not affect their great propensity for aging; just the opposite, for the relatively thin terroir imparts tannins which give them long life. The other characteristic of these wines which combine an elegant vitality, subtlety and consistency, is their diversity and personality. Over and above the flavour which is their "common denominator", they present an exceptional palette of bouquets, fruity flavours which show up differently from one château to another.
Production conditions (Decree dated August 10 1954)
In order to have the right to the Margaux appellation of controlled origin, red wines must:
- come from the commune of Margaux, Cantenac, Soussans, Arsac and Labarde, "excluding the land which by the nature of its soil or because of its situation, is unfit to produce wine of this appellation".
- satisfy precise production conditions: grape-varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cot or Malbec), minimum of sugar (178 grammes - 6.27 oz. - per litre of must) degree (an acquired 10°5) base yield (45 hectolitres per hectare).
Vins de Bordeaux:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Soil: Gravel and silt plateau on a layer of limestone or silt on clay
Surface Area: 1,530 ha |
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