2015 Chateau Cantenac Brown 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 1x750ml

Vinous 93

The 2015 Cantenac Brown displays more red fruit compared directly with the 2016: raspberry and wild strawberry intermingled with sous-bois and tobacco, violet aromas emerging with time. Lovely focus here, though not the panache of the following vintage. The palate is beginning to loosen up with lithe tannins, fleshy and harmonious, tart red cherries, allspice and clove with a grippy and quite persistent finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a wonderful Margaux that should drink a little earlier than the 2016. Tasted at the Cantenac Brown vertical at the chateau. [Neal Martin, 11/10/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2045

Robert Parker 90+

"The 2015 Cantenac Brown is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with a nose of cherry cola, cassis and warm plums with touches of spice box and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate sports a lot of oak, with very firm and chewy tannins and a woody finish." [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 21/02/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2032