Not that long ago, Margaux seemed an appellation of grab-bag quality. It is the Médoc’s largest communal appellation, that accounts for one-third (21) of all its classified wines, spanning first to fifth growths.
Among their number were previously underperforming estates like fourth growth Château Pouget and second growth Château Rauzan-Gassies, as well as top-notch properties, such as Château Margaux, Château Palmer and Château Rauzan-Ségla.
Since the 21st century however, quality and consistency have risen across the appellation, with most classified estates upping their standards – often with competitive pricing.
One such estate is third growth Château Cantenac Brown, one of three classified châteaux with the commune ‘Cantenac’ in its name.
Another is the also much-improved second growth Château Brane Cantenac, which crafts wines of aromatic finesse from vines atop a 12 metre-deep gravel plateau.
And the third is another third growth, Château Boyd Cantenac, which (sadly) still lags behind the other two somewhat.
Tasting notes and scores for Château Cantenac…
Source : https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/premium/chateau-cantenac-brown-margauxs-latest-rising-star-544122/
