The history of Château Cantenac Brown
The union of two cultures
It was in 1754 that an Irish merchant settled in Cantenac. As the family faced debt, the vineyard was divided and sold. This is how John Lewis-Brown, a Scotsman and animal painter, acquired the Margaux vineyards. He had a wine cellar built there.Tudor-inspired castleto pay homage to its origins. In 1843, the banker Gomard acquired the estate and sold it 40 years later to Louis-Armand Lalande. Lalande worked to develop the vineyard and market its wines, which gained in renown. His efforts paid off, as between two acquisitions, theChâteau Cantenac Brownis ranked among the3rd Classified GrowthsAt the end of the 20th century, insurance companies took turns owning the Château.
The castle is managed by the French familyThe Lous.Tristan Le LousAndJosé SanfinsThe General Manager and Winemaker form a promising duo for the quality of the estate's wines. The quality of the wines continues to improve thanks to the creative energy of this formidable duo and the estate team.
The vineyards of Château Cantenac Brown
THE SUBLIMATION OF THE MEDOC TERROIR
The vineyard covers 63 hectares of the Cantenac terroir. It is located within the appellationMargauxIt is in the heart of the Médoc that we find the three king grape varieties of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Cabernet Franc (30%), and Merlot (5%) are located on the best part of the appellation: the plateau. The vines are planted on agravelly soilWinegrowers often say thatthis land is both rich and poorPoor at first, in that it forces the vine to root deeply in order to draw the water it needs. Rich afterward, because the gravelly soil allows it to store the day's heat and release it at night. As a result, the grapes concentrate their flavors and offer a tasting experience that truly reflects the terroir. The vines ofChâteau Cantenac BrownThey have an average age of 35 years and are pruned using the Guyot method to control yields and ensure quality. A remarkable project will be launched for the 2023 harvest!new eco-friendly winerywill make its appearance. Philippe Madec conceived this project.
The expertise of Château Cantenac Brown
THE HIGH TECHNICAL SKILLS OF PASSIONATE BORDEAUX WINEGROWERS
José Sanfinsvery quickly made the choice of asustainable viticulturewhich respects both the plant and the person who cultivates it. The vines are maintained in a way thattraditionalYield control is a priority for the winemaking teams. Green harvesting and leaf thinning are carried out throughout the year. The harvest is done by hand, as is the sorting on a sorting table. Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs in tanks and barrels. It is aplot vinificationthat the château produces. The wines are blended before being placed in oak barrels for aging of 12 to 15 months. Racking and fining complete the winemaking process before bottling. Upon tasting, these are...winesof aExquisite, rich and roundedwhich are revealed to the great delight of fans.
