There's a dusty or earthy quality as well with crushed stone and mineral

Patience required but this is very promising

but while it's richer and more polished than the wines of yesteryear

Another estate owned by perfectionist Alain Vauthier (the proprietor of Ausone)

The floral and spice qualities repeat emphatically on an impressively long

Brane Cantenac Vintage:2023 There's a dusty or earthyThe 2004 Brane Cantenac is a far better wine than the 2003. It has much more energy on the nose, which features red berry fruit and hints of tobacco, sage and sous bois, all beautifully defined. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin and crisp acidity, and very well balanced, even if it is missing a little complexity and mineralit toward the finish. This is a conservative Brane Cantenac that refuses to go the extra inch. But it should please