France Bordeaux Château Brane-CantenacBrane Cantenac

1981 Brane Cantenac

Brane Cantenac

82Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

This is a charming, soft, fruity, straightforward wine, with medium body and a clean, undistinguished finish. Anticipated maturity: Now-may be in decline. Last tasted, 6/87. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 82/100

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Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 82/100

About The Producer

The producer

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Margaux

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window