CHÂTEAU BRANE-CANTENAC2004

GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855 - MARGAUX

TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET

TASTING NOTESSeptember 2013: Deep red in colour, with dark garnet tints. Expressive and

remarkably complex on the nose, offering aromas of liquorice, toast, violet,

toasted almond, tabacco, cassis, leather and menthol notes.

Great freshness in the mouth, with soft, elegant tannins. Powerful aromatic

finish. Remarkable roundness and tannic structure. Ready to drink.

FACTSHarvest dates: 29th September - 16th October

Yield: 59 hl/ha

% First Wine produced: 37

Barrel ageing: 18 months in 60% new French oak

Ageing potential: 20-30 years. At its best from

2012 onwards.

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VINTAGE SUMMARYAfter a rainy, cool winter, budding took place in the last week of March.

Summery weather at the end of April boosted vegetation growth, and from

the outset hopes were high for a prosperous harvest. Green harvesting and leaf

thinning was necessary to reduce yields. The grapes turned colour in mid July

and despite an unfavourable August, high temperatures in September ensured

excellent ripening.

For optimal concentration of must, we used reverse osmosis and bled the vats.

The pre-fermentation macerations increased color extraction and the wooden

vats enabled us to perfectly control fermentation temperatures. The quality of

the wines is excellent; they are classic, dense and concentrated.

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CHÂTEAU BRANE-CANTENAC 2004TECHNICAL INFORMATION