Château Brane-Cantenac 2010

This wine elicits emotion and respect, with forest floor notes, Cuban cigar and spring flowers leading to cool palate refinement and polished opulence. The elements that make up this wine – including having aged in 70% new oak – are so seamlessly integrated that you feel as if it’s already on your palate the moment you appreciate its deft aromas. Margaux elegance with power, built to last. Drinking window: 2022-2050. Part of Wines of the Year 2022: top-scoring bottles Score – 96. (Panos Kakaviatos, decanter.com, Dec. 28, 2022)