2016 Chateau Cantenac Brown - "Margaux"

2016 Chateau Cantenac Brown - "Margaux"

1855-CLASSIFIED GRAND CRU

CHÂTEAU CANTENAC BROWN

The soul of a great terroir, a radiant, full-bodied, velvety wine for keeping. It stands out by its fresh fruit flavours, its density and its very fine tannins. Its best vintages express freshness, an elegant bouquet of red and black fruits, with opulence and tension on the finish, and spicy undertones.

The Harvest

Before the Harvest the contrast of hot days and cold nights was wonderful favoring aromatic and phenolic concentration. In a few words: a dream harvest! More than 4 weeks of idyllic conditions and plots with perfect maturity. Berries were small. Thick and matured skins released a deep color. The maturity of the pips, brown almost dark, round, long and fresh tannins show how great this vintage is.

Varietals: 69% Cabernet Sauvignon 28% Merlot 3% Cabernet Franc

Aging: French oak barrels 60% new oak barrels 40% one-year-old oak barrels

Harvest proportion: 56% Château Cantenac Brown

Harvest date: Merlot : Septembre 18th - 28th Cabernet Franc : October 1rst Cabernet Sauvignon : Oct. 2nd - 11th