Lot presentation
Baron de Brane Second Vin 2002
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 19th 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 Lurton family bought this prestigious property in 1925, and with the passing generations has maintained the delicate, complex, aromatic style for which Brane-Cantenac is known.
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.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 magnum
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Slightly marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: temperature-controlled cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux
Classification: Second wine
Owner: Henri Lurton
Vintage: 2002
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 90 hectares
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
Comments: second capsule