2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
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 Aged for one year in French oak barrels, comprising 20% new barrels and 80% barrels used for one vintage. The sheet reports 49% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO.
Tasting Notes Raspberry aromas; round and full-bodied, with fine, elegant tannins
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 62% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc
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
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for one year in French oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% barrels used for one vintage. The sheet reports 49% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO. Its English text says fermentation was conducted “at temperatures from 4-5 degrees Celsius, much lower than normal”; this technically ambiguous wording was not normalized as an exact fermentation temperature. The blend marked the first inclusion of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Margaux plateau and the Enclos de Cantenac Brown.
Tasting Notes Dark color; refined, complex and spicy aromas; elegant tannins; balanced power and freshness
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 48% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
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 Matured in French oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% one-year-old barrels; the sheet does not state the maturation duration. It reports 49% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO.
Tasting Notes Classy, fresh and dense, with present, velvety tannins
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% 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 Matured in French oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% one-year-old barrels; the sheet does not state the maturation duration. It reports 44% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO.
Tasting Notes Deep color; concentrated and round, with balance and long, fresh tannins
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 14–21; Cabernet Franc: September 26; Cabernet Sauvignon: September 27–October 2
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for one year in French oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% one-year-old barrels. The sheet reports 46% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 49% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 23–29; Cabernet Franc: October 3–4; Cabernet Sauvignon: October 10–19
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for one year in French oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% one-year-old barrels. The sheet reports 51% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO; harvesting occurred on 14 days spread across five weeks.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 17–24; Cabernet Franc: September 29; Cabernet Sauvignon: September 28–October 8
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for one year in French oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% one-year-old barrels. The sheet reports 49% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 25–October 1; Cabernet Franc: October 6; Cabernet Sauvignon: October 7–15
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% one-year-old barrels. The sheet reports 50% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO.
Tasting Notes Rich, deep purple-red garnet color; ripe-fruit aromas, vanilla and light wood; rich fruit on the palate
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: September 27–October 2; Cabernet Sauvignon: October 3–10; Cabernet Franc: October 7
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% one-year-old barrels. The sheet reports 60% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; blackberry cream, cherry, smoke and vanilla aromas; soft, creamy attack with fine, silky tannins
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Already approachable at publication, with capacity to keep for a few years
Region Margaux
Harvest Dates Merlot: October 1–12; Cabernet Franc: October 7; Cabernet Sauvignon: October 8–17
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, comprising 25% new barrels and 75% one-year-old barrels. The sheet reports 47% as the harvest proportion allocated to BriO.
Tasting Notes Deep color; fresh-fruit and vanilla aromas; fruit-driven palate with fine, fresh tannins
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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