Château Cantenac Brown is a 1855 classified third growth, located in Cantenac within the most prestigious Médoc appellation, Margaux.
The vineyard was founded over 200 years ago by a Scotsman, John Lewis Brown. This visionary figure selected the best parcels of land: his hard work and high standards were rewarded in 1855 when the Bordeaux Classification ranked Cantenac Brown among the most esteemed vineyards. He also built a remarkable Tudor style château reminiscent of his Scottish origins. The estate quickly passed out of his family but his name will be forever linked to the château.
Today the estate is owned by Frenchman Tristan Le Lous who bought it in December 2019 and set about a huge investment into the winemaking facilities. His overarching ambition is to produce one of the very best Margaux wines.
Cantenac Brown has 42 hectares of sustainably cultivated vineyard located in the heart of the Margaux appellation, principally in the southern commune of Cantenac. The Cantenac Brown terroir is made up of gravel which ensures good drainage and Cabernets, in particular, do well in this soil; producing fine wines with intense bouquets which are suitable for ageing.
Fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel vats followed by a maceration lasting approximately three weeks to impart colour, flavour and fine tannins to the wine. Malolactic conversion took place in oak barrels and in vats. The wine was then matured for 12 months in French oak barrels of which 25% were new and 75% were one year old. The wine was racked every three months and fined with egg whites prior to bottling.
Producer
Château Cantenac Brown
Country
France
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Size
750ml
Types
Red Wine
Vintage
2017
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Margaux
