2012 Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux

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2012 Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, BordeauxIn my view, Henri Lurton's wonderfully understated Second Growth is one of the most consistent wines of the Mdoc. Never forced or pushed, it is a true and usually close to perfect expression of the vintage. 2012 is no exception, with the vintage conditions determining the cpage and over 30% of the blend provided by rich and succulent Merlot. Delicate pepper and ripe cherries are lifted by a beautiful crunch of warm and voluminous fruit, while the

Just don’t expect fireworks

A viscous oiliness brings cohesion

it is high but

giving way to fruity notes of green orchard fruits and the sweetness of honeydew melon

bright purple

Haut-Brion may be more famous for its red wines but its whites can be excellent too and Ch

with a lifted floral character of lemon blossom

this is a truly lovely wine

dense fruit

Drink 2020+

had never intended to produce large volumes of spirit so the pot stills are amoungst the smallest being used in Scotland

The wine’s attraction lies in its rich weave of lush fruit and ripe tannins