Baron de Brane - Margaux 2020

TASTED

92 / 100

byAndreas Larssonthe7/6/2021

Fine toast, pure with good intensity displaying classic dark fruit, notably cassis with fine tobacco, dense and rounded palate with elegant tannin and fine length.

Le Figaro

91-93 / 100

the6/2/2021

Un nez profond et rassurant de fruits noirs concentrés. Un second vin où l'on retrouve la signature de Brane Cantenac, satiné et souple, mais cette fois encore plus musclé que d'ordinaire. Une bouche punchy et épicée qui chatouille le palais, et une finale dense d'iris en fleur.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/1/2021

Baron de Brane is especially fine in 2020. Rich, succulent and inviting, Baron de Brane will be an absolute delight to drink right out of the gate. Succulent ripe cherry, spice and leather notes are pushed forward in this mid-weight second wine from Brane-Cantenac.

Jeb DUNNUCK

88-90 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/28/2021

The second wine of the estate, the 2020 Baron De Brane is a softer, more rounded, mouth-filling Margaux offering plenty of ripe, dark fruits, velvety tannins, and medium to full-bodied richness. It doesn't have the precision or length of the Grand Vin, but it offers lots of character

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/27/2021

The 2020 Baron de Brane has a slightly richer bouquet compared to previous recent vintages, offering generous blackberry, raspberry and cedar scents, and just a touch of clove with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannins on the entry, a little angular at first but very fresh, demonstrating impressive tension. Touches of graphite come through on the finish of this fine, classically styled Deuxième Vin.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/25/2021

Tight berry fruits from the first nose, blackberry and bilberry. An impressive Baron de Brane with concentration and poise, juice through the finish and careful extraction so that the plentiful tannins are not intrusive. Good stuff, if austere. Another wine where the word classic seems to work.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/21/2021

Forward, medium-bodied, early drinking, silky textured wine that is already showing well. There is sweetness, refined textures and lift on the palate and finish with a fun touch of spice on the backend. 90-92

Wine Advocate

84-86 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/20/2021

The 2020 Baron de Brane is a blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 58% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. It weighs in with 14.2% alcohol and a pH of 3.71. Deep purple-black colored, it leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of crushed black and red currants, black raspberries and bay leaves, plus hints of lavender and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate is soft and refreshing with lively fruit and an herbal lift on the finish.

My Bettane + Desseauve

90-91 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/7/2021

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe5/4/2021

Very attractive second wine with blackberry, blueberry, chocolate and spice character. It’s medium-bodied with ripe tannins and a savory finish. Not quite the mid-palate concentration of the grand vin.

Tastingbook.com

93 /

byMarkus Del Monegothe4/21/2021

Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost black core. Very refined nose with aroma reminiscent of ripe blackcurrants, sweet elder berries, subtle oak and hints of mild spices.On the palate velvety texture, ripe tannins, fine acidity bringing some freshness, ripe dark berries and hints of mild spices, well balanced with very convincing length.