2025 Baron de Brane
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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.
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Neal Martin
James Suckling
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A firm and racy second wine with dried lemon, crushed stone, oyster shell and black currant aromas. It's medium-bodied with firm and linear tannins and a bright finish. 59% merlot, 29% cabernet sauvignon and 12% cabernet franc.
The 2025 Baron de Brane is an absolute delight. Bright, juicy and wonderfully vibrant, the 2025 is a gorgeous second wine to drink on release. The purity of the fruit is exuberant and so compelling.
Sweet aromas of dark berries and creamy new oak introduce the 2025 Baron de Brane, a medium- to full-bodied, rich and fleshy wine that's built around ripe, powdery tannins.
About the producer
Château Brane-Cantenac has been a consistent performer in the Margaux wine appellation since Henri Lurton took over the property, but thanks to replanting and investment in the last decade, quality has seen another sharp upswing.