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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2025 Cantenac Brown is quite the powerhouse. Dark and ample in feel, the 2025 offers gorgeous presence and class to burn. Crème de cassis, new leather, lavender, menthol, licorice and mocha are some of the many notes that open with a bit of coaxing. There's tremendous substance and stuffing here. The tannins are quite fine, which is especially remarkable considering the wine's intense fruit. 04/2026

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2025 Cantenac Brown has a lovely lift on the nose, with brambly black fruit, crushed stone and a light iris flower scent, not as intense as the Brane-Cantenac but cut from a similar cloth. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine, lace-like tannins. This Margaux is all about purity, lightly spiced, with a gentle grip on the finish. This is a classy, sophisticated Cantenac Brown. 05/2026

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2025 Cantenac Brown unwinds in the glass with notes of crème de criss, pencil shavings and a deft touch of new oak. Medium- to full-bodied, supple and suave, with sweet, powdery tannins and a fleshy, enveloping profile, it's broad-shouldered but judiciously extracted. 04/2026

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur rouge sombre, aux reflets pourpres et noirs. Nez intense, fin, fruité, subtil, délicat et avec de la profondeur. Minutieux en entrée de bouche et de suite charnu et savoureux, le vin se développe très aromatique, avec une permanence du gras dans son déroulé. Il fond à partir du milieu de bouche et s'étire longtemps sur un goût de fruits noirs, d'épices et de bois. C'est superbe ! Assemblage : 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Degré d'alcool : 13°. 04/2026

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Extremely well made, with a solid core of fruit, fine tannins, precision and tension. The new winery is really showing its substance now. Long and persistent. One of the best wines I have had from here. 04/2026