Brio Cantenac Brown
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 55% Cabernet Franc. This producer delivers one great vintage after another, but they are never exactly the same. The freshness of this vintage is remarkable with such naturally high alcohol content. Amazingly the acid, alcohol, and tannins form a perfectly harmonious and balanced wine. This vintage is exceptional. A truly sumptuous wine.
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 55% Cabernet Franc. This producer delivers one great vintage after another, but they are never exactly the same. The freshness of this vintage is remarkable with such naturally high alcohol content. Amazingly the acid, alcohol, and tannins form a perfectly harmonious and balanced wine. This vintage is exceptional. A truly sumptuous wine.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Herbal and minty infused aromas with touches of eucalyptus, cassis and coffee. |
Palate | Dry and medium to full bodied on the palate with firm tannins and good acidity. Shows good concentration of fruit which is balanced nicely by the firm tannins. Shows flavours of cherries, cassis, and some minty/ herbal notes. |
Colour | Ruby red in colour with a garnet/pink rim. |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75cl |
Grape Variety | 65% Cabarnet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc |
Alcohol % | 13% |
Estate/Producer | Simon Halabi family |
Country | France |
Region/AOC | Margaux |
Vintage | 2015 |
Making Techniques | Aged for 12 months in 20% to 25% new oak barrels is traditional; they rack it every 3 months. Before the bottling, the fining is done with egg whites. |
Food Matching | |
Food Matching | Beef and venison |