Chateau Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, France 2016 Borgoluce it’s intense yet balanced—velvety in

it’s intense yet balanced—velvety in texture

though it will benefit from several years in bottle

An outstanding expression of Gevrey‑Chambertin terroir

supple yet structured mouthfeel

presumably from a semi-carbonic maceration

Chateau Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, France 2016 Borgoluce it’s intense yet balanced—velvety inThe 2016 Brane Cantenac is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere picked from 22 September until 17 October (the tiny parcel of Carmenere picked three days later). The yields came in at 51 hectoliters per hectare and it is matured in 75% new oak and 25% one year old barrels, the final alcohol level 13. 3%. It has a beautifully defined, very detailed bouquet with mineral rich black fruit laced with cedar and