“A few years ago, this estate purchased 22 additional hectares in the heart of the plateau of Margaux, including old vine Cabernet Sauvignon that is now making an appreciable contribution to the blend, and that helps to explain why the 2022 Cantenac Brown is so good. Unwinding in the glass with notes ofdark berries,plums,charcoal,pencil shavingsandviolets, it’s medium to full-bodied, rich and elegantly muscular, with a layered core, refined tannins and a penetrating finish. The finest wine that Jos Sanfins has produced to date, the 2022 only improved during the several weeks I spent in Bordeaux.”

–96 Points,Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“Gorgeousblackberry,blackcurrantandtapenadearomas follow through to a medium body with super-integrated tannins that are very refined. The thick, polished, silky texture is impressive.”

–96 Points,James Suckling

“Juicy and lively, cool and crisp with concentrated but cool tannins that give the structure and density. It’s massy, full, upfront, but retains a charm in that nothing is harsh or austere or too spiced. It’s full but there’s something very captivating about this, has excitement and vibrancy and will be totally delicious and moreish when the time is right.Lovely acidity,beautiful red fruits,crisp and tenseyetlayered and ripe,mineraltoo. Gives you the emotion!”

–96 Points,Decanter

“The dense purple-hued 2022 Chteau Cantenac Brown is based on 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Merlot. A beautiful Margaux, it offers lots ofsmoky red and black fruitsintermixed withviolets,graphite, andlead pencil-like nuances. With medium to full-bodied richness, a vibrant spine of acidity, and nicely integrated tannins, it plays in the more focused, elegant, pretty end of the spectrum. It’s going to reward a solid 5-7 years of bottle age.”

–95 Points,Jeb Dunnuck

“Another beautifully rendered expression of the vintage, this marrieslush boysenberryandblackberry fruitwithfresh violetandirisnotes, then stitches it all up gently withwarm earthon the stylish, lengthy finish. It’s hard to lay off already, but cellaring is warranted. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.”

–95 Points,Wine Spectator