Brio de Cantenac Brown 2025 is distinguished by a blend in which Merlot plays a more prominent role this year, bringing a particularly charming and approachable expression even in its youth. The parcels delivered beautifully ripe fruit, resulting in wines that are vibrant, dense, and full of promise, leaving this vintage with a singular Margaux signature.
BLEND
74% Merlot
26% Cabernet Sauvignon
AGEING
12 months in 250hl casks and French oak barrels
HARVEST PROPORTION
35% of the harvest
MANUAL HARVEST
Merlot : September 5th to 15th
Cabernet : September 15th to 22nd
TERROIR
Gravelly slopes: gravel mixed with fine clay and sand particles
VINIFICATION
Gentle extraction by gravity
2025 VINTAGE
WINTER : Warm and wet enough to allow the soil to rehydrate properly
SPRING : A changeable season, marked by alternating mild conditions and wetter spells, demanding close attention in the vineyard to maintain the vines’ health and balance.
SUMMER : Conditions proved highly favourable for ripening. The interplay of sunny days and cooler nights ensured a gradual, even development of maturity, while retaining vibrant natural acidity.
TASTING
The wine shows a deep, brilliant colour.
The nose offers beautiful aromatic intensity, led by ripe black fruit, cherry and plum notes, enhanced by delicate floral hints and a subtle spicy freshness.
On the palate, it is generous and indulgent, with a supple, velvety texture. The overall impression is harmonious, reflecting the elegant and seductive style of Brio de Cantenac Brown.
TECHNICAL
Vinifications were carried out in the new gravity-fed winery, designed to ensure particularly gentle handling of the grapes and musts at every stage.
The berries were small, with skins rich in phenolic compounds, a result of naturally moderate yields and the gradual ripening of
the fruit
Low-temperature fermentations were employed to preserve aromatic purity and enhance fruit expression
Fermentations were conducted on a parcel-by-parcel and grape variety basis, in order to best reveal the diversity and precision of the vineyard’s terroirs