2009 Chateau Brane-Cantenac Margaux, Bordeaux, France
$169.99
To produce the wine of Chateau Brane Cantenac, the wine is vinified in a combination of temperature-controlled, traditional, 22 oak vats, 18 concrete tanks, and 20 stainless steel vats that vary in size from 40 hectoliters all the way up to 200 hectoliters, which allows for a parcel by parcel vinification.
40% of the fermentation takes place in the oak vats. The remainder is done in stainless steel and concrete. The oldest vines are vinified in the oak vats that are selected to allow for separate parcel by parcel vinification.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Style Red Wine
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Petit Verdot
- Food Pairings Gamey Meats, Braised Things, Steak!, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Icon, Has Age, Dressed to Impress, Big Power