2010 Chateau Cantenac Brown 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 1x750ml

Vinous 94

The 2010 Cantenac Brown performed extremely well in the Southwold blind tasting. Here, the nose demands coaxing from the glass before revealing beautifully defined blackberry, boysenberry, earth and mint aromas, perhaps a little more floral than a couple of years ago. Medium-bodied on the palate, this 2010 is focused and delivers plenty of substance; it’s quite linear at the moment, yet sophisticated, and is as fresh as a daisy on the finish. Superb. Tasted at the Cantenac Brown vertical at the chateau. [Neal Martin, 11/10/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2050

Robert Parker 86

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Cantenac Brown has a rather feral/animal nose with notes of smoked meat, leather and game over a core of prunes, figs, mushrooms and dried herbs. Full-bodied, it has mature earthy/savory flavors with a chewy texture and lively backbone, finishing warm and herbal. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 21/02/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2029