Château Brane-Cantenac 2emé Cru Classé, Margaux, 2020, 75cl

The 2020 Brane-Cantenac has turned out nicely, offering up aromas of blackberries and crème de cassis mingled with notions of licorice, pencil shavings, violets and subtle hints of smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a lavish core of fruit, ripe acids and sweet tannins that assert themselves on the savory finish, it can't quite match the purity and sensuality of the 2019, but it's a strong effort.- William Kelley, Wine Advocate

Blackberries, plums, currants, tobacco and violets on the nose. Bitter chocolate and mocha, too. It’s refined and focused, with a medium to full body and firm, tightly-knit tannins. Very long, laser-focused and polished. Very classy. Best of the trilogy. Try after 2027.

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, deep core, delicate rim brightening. Ripe plums and liquorice, dark berries, a touch of noble wood, candied purples in the background. Medium-bodied, a touch of Brettanomyces, tight tannins, mineral and slightly dry on the finish, pleasant sweetness on the finish, delicate rusticity. (2028-2050).