Chateau Cantenac Brown 2019

- 96 Punkte Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (03/2023): „The best vintage from Cantenac Brown in a while opens with a showy display of flowers, espresso, thyme, black cherries, plums, tobacco and earthy, aromatics. Richly-textured, with soft, polished tannins and a wealth of deep, ripe, sweet, fresh, dark, red fruits, the wine feels as good as it tastes. The round, supple finish delivers loads of fruits and a touch of chocolate in the endnote. Drink from 2027-2055.“

- 95 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: “This has subtle aromas of blackcurrants and blueberries with hints of just-picked violets, light vanilla, licorice and crushed stones. Forest-floor notes, too. Medium to full body, layers of firm tannins and a velvety mouth-feel. Delicious crushed berries on the palate. Compact with a firm finish. Better from 2026."

- 95 Punkte VINOUS, Neal Martin: "José Sanfins has overseen a 2019 Cantenac Brown that will give immense pleasure in coming years. The bouquet has tightened up since I tasted the barrel sample (also at the château, in summer 2021): blackberry, raspberry and cedar are now accompanied by just a touch of peppermint. The palate is medium-bodied, taut and fresh, with sappy red fruit, fine acidity and a vibrant, harmonious finish. This Margaux brims with confidence and should give 30 to 40 years of drinking pleasure. The insiders; Margaux of choice. 2025-2060“

- 95 Punkte Falstaff, Peter Moser (08/2024): „Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Ein Hauch von Gewürzen und Edelholz, Brombeeren und frische Orangenzesten, florale Noten. Saftig, frisch und elegant, lebendig strukturiert, feine Tannine, angenehme Süße im Nachhall, ein Hauch von Nougat, harmonisch und gut anhaftend, ein facettenreicher Begleiter bei Tisch.“

- 95 Punkte MARKUS DEL MONEGO: “Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Very perfumed nose with aroma reminiscent of ripe blackberries and plums, Boysenberries, in the background hints of violets, delicate oak and mild spices. On the palate displaying a very good concentration and freshness, ripe tannins, multi-layered fruit flavour and excellent length. A very classic style with freshness and elegance”.

- 97-95 Punkte WINE ENTHUSIAST, Roger Voss: "Barrel Sample. Now under new ownership, but with the same winemaking team, this estate has produced a wine with great concentration. The tannins are generous in feel, showing a dense, dry core that sits well with the powerful black currant fruits. It has great long-term potential."

- 94 Punkte, DECANTER Georgina Hindle: „Exortic fruit touches on the nose, pineapple, mango and apricot. Characterful and alive on the palate delivering a mouthful of bright lemon and lime, creamy peach and zesty pineapple fruit with succulence and structure. Lovely energy as well as drive, you get layers of flavour and acidity tightly wrapped in the broad frame. Bold and captivating with precision and punch. 2023-2037“

- 18 Punkte WEINWISSER: "Purpur mit rubinrotem Rand. Betörendes Waldbeerbouquet, heller dunkler Tabak und zarter Grenadine-Ton. Am festen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, dann packen die Tannine zu, der Körper wirkt dadurch sehnig und ausgezehrt, mürber Extrakt. Im gebündelten Finale ein voller Korb mit schwarzen Johannisbeeren, Wacholder und zarten Graphitnoten im langen Rückaroma. Der ist richtig gut gelungen dieses Jahr– Potenzialwertung!"