2009 Château Brane-Cantenac, Cru Classé Margaux
Dry | Red | Still | 13.5%
2009 is quite rightly celebrated as a top vintage in Bordeaux, known for generous fruit and weight. Lovely blackcurrant, black plum and red cherry fruit here, with spicy, peppery notes on the nose and rich, mocha on the palate with a velvet texture. There's great balance with a tensile, mineral seam running through it and matching the intensity of the fruit.
Ready: 2015 - 2035