Château Cantenac Brown 2024

The liveliness and richness of a Margaux Grand Cru Classé

The estate

The Château Cantenac-Brown was built in the early 19th century by John-Lewis Brown in the commune of Cantenac. The estate features an English Tudor Renaissance style in tribute to his Scottish origins. Year after year, the magnificent Margaux Classified Growth gains an international reputation for the quality of its terroir and its wines. At the end of 2019, Château Cantenac-Brown entered a new era following its acquisition by the Le Lous family. Significant investments and restructurings were carried out, both in the vineyards and in the winery, to further elevate the excellence of this Margaux Classified Growth, which enjoys an outstanding reputation.

The vineyard

Château Cantenac Brown is a Margaux wine made from a 60-hectare vineyard spread across the Margaux and Cantenac plateaus. Under the leadership of José Sanfins, the vineyard is managed with a focus on environmental sustainability. The soils are maintained traditionally to promote microbial life and chemical balance. Only plant-based fertilizers are used. Thanks to highly dedicated technical teams, each vine receives its own full attention.

The vintage

The 2024 vintage at Château Cantenac Brown stands out for its climatic complexity and the great rigor of the teams. Despite challenges (downy mildew, excess water, delicate flowering), meticulous sorting and careful winemaking have enabled the essence of Margaux’s terroir to be expressed. The Merlots reveal finesse and freshness, while the Cabernet Sauvignons gain depth thanks to the lovely October sunshine. For the first time, Petit Verdot enriches the blend, bringing complexity and originality to an intense, balanced wine of remarkable elegance.

Winemaking and aging

Aged in French oak barrels (60% new, 40% once used).

Blend

The Château Cantenac Brown 2024 is the result of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (27.5%), Cabernet Franc (1.5%), and Petit Verdot (1%).