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Dive In: Cantenac Brown 1978-2018 (Oct 2022)

The 2010 Cantenac Brown performed extremely well in the Southwold blind tasting. Here, the nose demands coaxing from the glass before revealing beautifully defined blackberry, boysenberry, earth and mint aromas, perhaps a little more floral than a couple of years ago. Medium-bodied on the palate, this 2010 is focused and delivers plenty of substance; it’s…

Squares & Circles: Bordeaux ‘10 At Ten (Apr 2020)

The 2010 Cantenac Brown feels a little muted on the nose compared to its peers, but with modest aeration it develops very attractive, leafy black fruit, tertiary in style and beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very well judged acidity and plenty of substance towards the finish. I love the cohesion and…

The 2010 Clarets: A Modern Classic (Jul 2013)

Bright ruby-red. Sharply delineated if youthfully strict aromas of bitter cherry and violet. Then densely packed and juicy, with very firm underlying structure to the intense, rather cool flavors of cassis, minerals, licorice and herbs. With its firm-edged tannins and serious spine, this wine conveys an impression of medicinal austerity today, but its inner-mouth perfume…

The Top Clarets of 2006 (May 2009)

Deep red. Pure aromas of blackberry, violet and licorice, lifted by minty and herbal nuances. Juicy and energetic in the mouth, with spices and a light herbal quality contributing to the impression of lift and definition. Finishes with dusty tannins that seem a bit less gritty than they appeared to be a year ago from…

2011 Bordeaux from the Bottle (Jul 2014)

Inky purple. Aromas of dark berries, spices, violet and loam, with a cool herbal element. Bright and juicy on the palate, showing modest sweetness and nuance but good life to its dark fruit flavors. Finishes with slightly edgy acidity and tight tannins.

The Comedown: Bordeaux 2011 Ten-Years-On (Apr 2022)

The 2011 Cantemerle has a light but agreeable bouquet with cedar and tobacco scents percolating through the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sharp tannins, a little sour in the mouth with a dry and short finish. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.