Chateau Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, 2012 so051525 new arrivals from the jura focused on coastal and cool-climate

focused on coastal and cool-climate sites in the Willamette Valley and surrounding areas

The fruit comes from 1er Cru vineyards in the Petite Montagne

paper lantern habaneros

and a hint of leather

This is extreme viticulture yielding concentrated

Chateau Brane-Cantenac, Margaux, 2012 so051525 new arrivals from the jura focused on coastal and cool-climateA Second Growth Margaux that has entered full maturity and revealed its true character. The 2012 vintage challenged growers, but the gravelly terroir at Brane Cantenac allowed for ripening that captured the best of the season. Dense purple color gives way to a classic nose of red fruit, graphite, and tobacco. The palate is velvety yet precise, with fine tannins framing white pepper and fennel notes, balanced by a saline minerality that speaks to