2019, Baron de Brane, MARGAUX

Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère.

The 2019 Baron de Brane is the first to use a tiny amount of amphora in the élevage. It offers fine lift on the nose of almost airy red berry fruit, raspberry confit and rose petals; a light loamy scent emerges with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh opening, and a little angular initially, but it coheres toward the middle, delivering tart red cherries, fine acidity and good delineation toward the pencil-lead-infused finish. This is a fine Deuxième Vin from the estate that should drink well for a decade and more. 14.2° alcohol. 91 Neal Martin, Vinous (2021).

The 2019 Baron de Brane is a gorgeous second wine. Succulent black cherry, plum, spice and leather are front and centre. This racy Margaux offers a compelling interplay of bright red-toned fruit and silky contours. Drink it over the next handful of years. Tasted two times. 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2022).

Redcurrant and raspberry fruits, well structured tannins for a 2nd wine, with clear floral aromatics that place it in the Margaux appellation. 88 Jane Anson, Decanter (2020).

Drinking Window: 2023 - 2038