2005 Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux

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2005 Château Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, BordeauxThe 2005 Brane Cantenac is fabulous. Effusive and explosive to the core, the 2005 possesses tons of energy and pedigree to burn. Crushed flowers, mint, gravel, red purplish fruit, sage and mocha abound. In 2005 Brane Cantenac is remarkably deep and vivid. It also comes across as needing a bit more time to soften. Readers will find one of the most distinguished wines of the Left Bank. I especially admire its drive and mid weight classicism. Hints of

the 2000 Château Gruaud Larose offers a ripe

This is a long term wine and will be truly spectacular

showcasing their racing vibrancy

A viscous oiliness brings cohesion

at around half the size of traditional Sherry butts

and honeycomb

I was expecting a muscular and brooding Batailley

and approachable

but one gets the feeling it’s built for the longer term

backed up by wood tannin that softly creeps onto the palate

zingy and exciting as any wine you can imagine with a concentration you can't imagine

I’d even go so far as to suggest a savoury quality with myriad components ranging from cedar to hazelnut and even a hint of cooked agave