Chateau Cantenac Brown 2018

Chateau Cantenac Brown 2018 combines concentration, roundness, and balance, with ripe black fruit, blueberry, floral, dark chocolate, tobacco, and cedar notes. The palate is full and polished, framed by firm, velvety tannins and fresh acidity, leading into a long, refined, fruit-driven finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye, roast duck, or braised beef cheeks.

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Ripe black fruit leads this balanced wine, supported by rich, generous tannins and a structured profile built for further development.

94 Points - James Suckling

Polished blueberry, lavender, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and sweet tobacco aromas lead to firm, velvety tannins, creamy ripe fruit, and a long finish.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

Dark earth, tobacco, espresso, and toasted wood frame warm plum and blackberry flavors, with substantial range, structure, and length.

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Redcurrant, cherry, plum, blackcurrant, rose, cedar, and pencil lead aromas precede a fresh, medium-bodied palate with grainy tannins and a savory finish.