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Chateau Cantenac Brown 2021

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Bordeaux, France 2021 789555361032

Chateau Cantenac Brown 2021 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Bordeaux, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Drink now or within 25 years (to about 2051). Decant for about 1 hour. Critic score 94/100 (merchant-reported). Cheapest offer £49.13 at 8wines UK.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: oak aged
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Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
merchant feed
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
94 / 100 · not a customer rating
merchant feed
Drinking window
now, or up to 25 years from 2026 (to 2051)
merchant description
Decant
60 minutes
merchant description
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Drink it now or cellar for up to 25 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. Located in Cantenac in the southern area of ​​the Margaux denomination, in Bordeaux, Chateau Cantenac Brown has approximately 42 hectares of vineyards distributed between the various municipalities of Cantenac, Arsac, Soussans, Margaux, and Labarde. Here the terroir is the typical Medoc gravel, made of quartz which guarantees excellent drainage and reflects the sun's rays during the day while at night it releases the stored heat, favoring the complete maturation of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Cantenac Brown is a blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with additions of Merlot, which gives color and softness. After fermentation, the finished wine is aged in French oak barrels (of which 60% are new and the rest one-year-old). It is an elegant and fine wine that shows extraordinary aging capacity. Its aroma is intense and broad with fragrant fruity notes of black cherries, plums, cassis, and blueberry followed by aromas of cocoa and hints of herbs and slate. On the palate, it is smooth, rich, and concentrated with supple tannins and a juicy fruit intensity. The body is medium and the acidity is perfectly balanced. It is a dynamic wine with a long and elegant finish. Have it with a hearty Beef Bourguignon.

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