Brane-Cantenac is the great Margaux of the Lurton family, certainly one of the most well-known families in the Bordeaux region. Although always concentrated, Brane-Cantenac treats us to a supple, charming, and beautifully fruity wine. In sunnier vintages, one finds notes of blackberry jam and blackcurrant nuanced with damp earth and dried flowers. True to the style of Margaux—subtle and refined—this Second Grand Cru Classé begins to open up after five years and will continue to improve for 20, 25 years, and sometimes longer.

This estate, founded in the 18th century by the Gorce family, was once called Château Gorce. At that time, the estate's wines enjoyed a reputation equivalent to those of Brane-Mouton, now better known as Mouton-Rothschild. Baron Hector de Brane eventually purchased Château Gorce, which would become Château Brane-Cantenac a few years later. The Baron was nicknamed the "Napoleon of the vines" for the lasting mark he left on the history of Margaux wines. Overlooking the Cantenac plateau, this terroir is one of the highest quality in the Médoc.
The Lurton family purchased the estate in 1925. Lucien managed the property first, followed by his son Henri, who succeeded him in 1996. An oenologist by training, Henri implemented innovative techniques, a new vat room, and meticulous selection processes. For a perfectionist like Henri Lurton, the Brane terroir is at the heart of his style: "Of the property's 75 hectares, a very large portion defines the originality of Brane. We are on a fourth-generation terrace, with Quaternary gravel mixed with clay, which creates the specific character of the cru."
Today…
Total synergy within the technical team, expertly led by Christophe Capdeville since 1990, is essential to the success of this cru. A quality terroir and talented people are the spearhead of the inimitable style of Brane-Cantenac.