2025, Le Baron de Brane, MARGAUX

Second wine of Brane-Cantenac.

29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 59% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc 

Dark and ripe herbal elements with fragrant floral touches, black chocolate, blackcurrant and liquorice aromas – very clean scents. Supple and juicy, this is a touch compact but with lovely firm tannins and a dark core. You can feel the soft power and muscles but they’re well contained and lifted by the cool freshness with a stony, liquorice and graphite grip.  92 Georgina Hindle, Decanter.

The 2025 Baron de Brane has a more tertiary nose than its peers, but there is dark berry fruit here, tinged with black tea. The palate is medium-bodied, with plenty of freshness and transparency on the entry. Fine-boned tannins, a keen line of acidity, gentle grip on the slightly chalky finish, with a pinch of black pepper on the aftertaste. Very fine. 2029-2040. 90-92 Neal Martin, Vinous.