Wines Margaux Château Brane-Cantenac - 2015 - Reviews, Advice, Ageing and Price.

Wine Profile

Bordeaux - Margaux

Grand Cru

Château Brane-Cantenac

2015

Information

Packaging	Bottle (75cl)
Style	Wines
Colour	Red
Vintage	2015
Country	France
Type of Appellation	AOC
Region	Bordeaux
Appellation	Margaux
Classification	Grand Cru
Estate	Brane-Cantenac
Current phase	Maturity

Market Price

The values displayed here are estimates provided by users of the Viniou app and do not represent a sale offer.

	Bottle (75cl)
2025	£40.74

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Aging Stages

Youth

2015 - 2019

Maturity

2020 - 2026

Peak

2027 - 2039

Decline

2040 - 2054+

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Les cépages

Grape variety	Percentage
Cabernet Sauvignon	65 %
Merlot	30 %
Cabernet Franc	5 %
Carménère	-

Viniou Reviews

Château Brane-Cantenac 2015 is an exceptional red wine from Margaux, a prestigious appellation in Bordeaux’s renowned Médoc region. As a Grand Cru Classé, this wine is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Although the precise blend isn’t listed here, Brane-Cantenac is traditionally dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, or Carménère. The 2015 vintage benefited from a warm, dry summer followed by timely harvest rains, yielding wines of great depth, elegance, and generous fruit character. Expect aromatics of blackcurrant, violet, subtle cedar and graphite, carried on a palate with refined tannins, notable freshness and a lingering finish, all testament to the quality of both the terroir and the vintage.

The Margaux appellation is famed for producing some of the most perfumed and nuanced wines in Bordeaux, thanks to its unique gravelly soils which provide exceptional drainage for deep-rooted vines. The region enjoys a temperate maritime climate, which tempers seasonal extremes, allowing grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. This optimal balance contributes to the finesse and complexity for which Margaux wines are celebrated. Châteaux like Brane-Cantenac have deep historical roots, representing centuries of expertise in extracting the best expressions of their land.

For food pairings, Château Brane-Cantenac 2015 shines alongside classic French cuisine such as roast lamb, duck breast with cherries, or a rib of beef with Bordelaise sauce, where the wine’s tannic structure and lively acidity gracefully complement richer meats. Regional dishes, like entrecôte à la bordelaise or confit de canard, also bring out the layered subtlety of this Margaux. For a luxurious match, try it with truffle-infused dishes or a selection of hard cheeses such as Comté or aged Ossau-Iraty.

Allow the bottle to rest and, if possible, decant it for at least an hour prior to serving to encourage the bouquet’s full evolution. Enjoy this wine at a temperature of 16-18°C to fully appreciate its balance, aromatic complexity, and silken texture.