Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 1994 / 750ml | ≈ $82.27Original CHF 68.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 71.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 1.5% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 7–19; Cabernet Sauvignon: September 20–October 6; Cabernet Franc: September 28
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 52% of the harvest and was aged in French oak comprising 60% new barrels and 40% barrels previously used for one wine. This was the first vintage vinified in the new 100% gravity-fed winery, where approximately 60 differently sized vats enabled single-plot vinification and gentle extraction.
Tasting Notes Dense, rich color; red-fruit aromas; complex nose; velvety, fleshy and bright; tense yet generous palate with savory richness
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 7–15; Cabernet Franc: September 16; Cabernet Sauvignon: September 19–27
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 52% of the harvest. Vinification was conducted at 25°C with gentle, moderate extraction; ageing used French oak barrels, 60% new and 40% previously used for one vintage.
Tasting Notes Violet, black fruit, liquorice and nutmeg; soft, creamy attack; concentrated, silky and velvety tannins; dense, long finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 23–24 and September 27–October 4; Cabernet Franc: October 1; Cabernet Sauvignon: October 4–12
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 51% of the harvest and was aged in French oak barrels, 60% new and 40% previously used for one vintage. Vineyard work included early hand leaf removal, a second August leaf removal and two green-harvest passes on several plots.
Tasting Notes Early-vat assessment: raspberry aromas; softer-than-usual Merlot and more concentrated Cabernet; projected blend described as round, full-bodied, with fine and elegant tannins
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 10–11, 14–18 and 21; Cabernet Franc: September 21; Cabernet Sauvignon: September 24–25 and 28–30
Sites Cabernet Sauvignon from the Margaux plateau and the Enclos de Cantenac Brown entered the blend
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 51% of the harvest and was aged in French oak barrels, 60% new and 40% previously used for one vintage. The vintage introduced Cabernet Sauvignon from the Margaux plateau and the Enclos de Cantenac Brown into the blend.
Tasting Notes Dark color; refined, complex and spicy aromas; elegant tannins; balanced power with freshness
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 18–21, 23, 25–27 and 30; Cabernet Franc: October 1; Cabernet Sauvignon: October 2–5 and 7–9
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 51% of the harvest and was aged in French oak barrels, 60% new and 40% one-year-old. Manual harvesting and an optical sorting table were used to remove blocked berries; picking was spread across four weeks.
Tasting Notes First-tasting assessment: class, freshness and density, with present and velvety tannins
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 18–28; Cabernet Franc: October 1; Cabernet Sauvignon: October 2–11
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 56% of the harvest and was aged in French oak barrels, 60% new and 40% one-year-old. Preventive vineyard work included debudding, leaf removal and secondary-shoot removal.
Tasting Notes Deep color; concentrated, round and balanced; round, long and fresh tannins
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 14–21; Cabernet Franc: September 26; Cabernet Sauvignon: September 27–October 2
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 54% of the harvest and was aged in French oak barrels, 60% new and 40% one-year-old. Vineyard measures included leaf thinning, secondary-shoot removal and green harvesting on overloaded plots.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 23–29; Cabernet Franc: October 3–4; Cabernet Sauvignon: October 10–19
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 49% of the harvest. Ageing lasted 16 months in French oak barrels, comprising 60% new and 40% one-year-old barrels; the harvest itself comprised 14 picking days spread across five weeks.
Tasting Notes Balanced, harmonious and natural, with freshness, round tannins and no excess
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 17–24; Cabernet Sauvignon: September 28–October 8
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 51% of the harvest. Ageing lasted 16 months in French oak barrels, comprising 60% new and 40% one-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Broad aromatic potential with fine, round tannins and a bright, fresh profile
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot
Drinking Window 2024–2044
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 25–October 1; Cabernet Sauvignon: October 7–15
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The grand vin represented 50% of the harvest. Ageing lasted 15 months in French oak barrels, comprising 60% new and 40% one-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Very deep, nearly black color; red and black fruits including blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry and redcurrant; roasted notes; full-bodied, opulent, rich and very long
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 6000ml | ≈ $723.50Original CHF 598.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 3000ml | ≈ $361.75Original CHF 299.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 1500ml | ≈ $153.65Original CHF 127.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 6000ml | ≈ $675.10Original CHF 558.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 3000ml | ≈ $337.55Original CHF 279.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Cantenac Brown, Cantenac, 33460 Margaux, France
Phone
+33 5 57 88 81 81
Owner
Le Lous family
Cellarmaster
José Sanfins