{"product_id":"2017-brio-de-cantenac-brown-chateau-cantenac-brown-margaux","title":"2017 Brio de Cantenac Brown, Château Cantenac Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaux in Velvet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis superlative 2nd wine of Château Cantenac-Brown is a rare beast indeed – with only 2500 cases made each year!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant, poised and generously fruited, Brio de Cantenac Brown offers an inviting introduction to the elegance of Margaux. Blackcurrant and ripe cherry lead the way, with softer red berries unfolding beneath notes of cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate. Subtle vanilla and gentle oak spice bring warmth to the bouquet, while a savoury, earthy undertone adds depth. There is richness here, but also the aromatic definition that gives good claret its enduring appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is rounded and textured, with a substantial core of fruit framed by fine tannins and refreshing acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and length, while Merlot lends a supple middle and Cabernet Franc adds aromatic lift. The finish is composed and savoury, carrying dark fruit and a lingering touch of oak. With bottle age already behind it, this is an appealing choice for the dinner table, offering the character of a distinguished Margaux estate in a style intended to become approachable earlier than its grand vin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday lunch deserves proper claret and an extra hour at the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast leg of lamb with rosemary, beef Wellington, duck breast with a red wine jus, venison casserole, wild mushroom and lentil pie, or mature Comté.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in 2001, Brio is the second wine of Château Cantenac Brown, the Margaux estate classified as a Third Growth in 1855. It comes from a selection of vineyard parcels and receives the same attentive approach as the grand vin, with an emphasis on charm, balance and earlier drinking. The Cabernet-led 2017 gives that welcoming style a distinctly classical structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799764652417,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Untitled-design-16-4.png?v=1762283800","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2017-brio-de-cantenac-brown-chateau-cantenac-brown-margaux","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}