2018 Brio de Cantenac Brown
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This is very rich and edgy with lovely brightness and freshness, underlying the black and blue fruit. Warm and spicy, too. Medium to full body. Pretty second wine.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 BriO de Cantenac Brown is dark, fleshy and enveloping. Black cherry, chocolate, spice, leather, espresso and tobacco all race out of the glass in a sumptuous, exotically ripe second wine from Cantenac Brown. Juicy and supple, the 2018 BriO will drink beautifully right out of the gate. The blend is 50% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc.
About the producer
Tristan le Lous purchased this Third Growth in 2019, keeping on José Sanfins on as director. There has been significant work in the vineyards here, with a sustainable, organic approach across the 48 hectares.