Baron de Brane Second Vin 2005

Lot presentation

Baron de Brane Second Vin 2005

The wine

Château Brane Cantenac's second wine, Baron de Brane comes from young vines (about 25 years old). It is aged for 12 months in barrels (30% of new barrels). Blackberry, blackcurrant and floral notes are in its bouquet. The mouth is ample, round, generous and the tannins are fine, the lot is flamboyant.

About the Producer Château Brane-Cantenac

The origins of Château Brane-Cantenac date back to the 17th century when Baron de Brane, known as the Napoleon of the vines, acquired Château Gorce in 1833 A winegrowing pioneer, he recognized the reputation and potential of this exceptional terroir, located on Cantenac's finest slopes, and devoted all his energy and fortune to developing it. In 1838, to leave his mark on the property, he renamed it Brane-Cantenac. The château was named a Deuxième Grand Cru in 1855.
The château produces a First Growth, second wine called “Baron de Brane” and a third wine called “Château Notton”. The wines are known for their finesse, their lovely fruit flavours and their classic Margaux style.