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Cantenac Brown 2009

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 25% Bordeaux, France 2009

Cantenac Brown 2009 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Margaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant.

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£92.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Margaux · Bordeaux · France
merchant feed
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
inferred
ABV
13.5%
Hedonism Wines product page
Farming
sustainable
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Cantenac Brown 2009 is a Bordeaux wine from the Margaux appellation, produced by Château Cantenac Brown, which spans 42 hectares. This vintage consists of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, which spends 15 months in French Oak (60% new, 40% 2nd fill). On the nose, it presents a fragrant profile with blackcurrant notes, while the palate offers a medium-bodied experience. The finish is characterised by a lingering quality, making it suitable for those who prefer approachable Bordeaux. Château Cantenac Brown is notable for its historic architecture and commitment to sustainable viticulture.

Other vintages of Cantenac Brown we list
2005£131.002012£97.002020£63.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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