Chateau Cantenac Brown BriO de Cantenac Brown Margaux 2019 October2023Reductions complemented by hints of vanilla

complemented by hints of vanilla and spice from the oak aging

A pure expression of the essence of Williams pears from the Hautes Côtes de Beaune of Burgundy

and cardamom

Made from 100% wild-harvested Dasylirion leiophyllum aged 18–22 years prior to harvest

The 2020 is full-bodied and structured

Chateau Cantenac Brown BriO de Cantenac Brown Margaux 2019 October2023Reductions complemented by hints of vanillaThe second wine of Margaux Third Growth Chteau Cantenac Brown, named for the cheerful brio of its more open, fruit forward style. The blend leans Merlot in this cuve (with the usual support of Cabernet Sauvignon and a dash of Cabernet Franc), and it's aged with a lighter touch on new oak generally around 20% to keep the fruit front and center. The 2019 is a beautiful vintage for Margaux, and this captures it nicely: violets, red cherry, a brush of