{"product_id":"chateau-cantenac-brown-1998","title":"Château Cantenac Brown 1990","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Cantenac Brown 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Cantenac Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Margaux, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990 | \u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Troisième Cru Classé (Third Growth, 1855)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005–2035+ | \u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Cantenac Brown is one of Margaux's most resp\u003cimg\u003eected classified growths, producing wines renowned for their elegance, perfume, and remarkable consistency. Set on some of the appellation's finest gravel soils, the estate combines traditional craftsmanship with an exceptional terroir to create wines of finesse and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding 1990 vintage has matured into a wonderfully expressive Margaux, offering the perfect balance between richness and refinement. Three decades of careful ageing have softened the wine's structure, revealing beautifully integrated flavours of mature fruit, cedar, tobacco, and spice. Graceful yet remarkably vibrant, it is a superb example of mature Bordeaux and a rewarding bottle for collectors and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, dried plum, violet, cedar, cigar box, leather, and forest floor with subtle hints of sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied with silky, resolved tannins. Layers of cassis, black cherry, and mature red fruits are complemented by notes of tobacco, cocoa, truffle, and graphite, creating exceptional depth and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant, and beautifully persistent, with lingering cedar, floral notes, and refined mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in the early 19th century by Scottish wine merchant John-Lewis Brown, Château Cantenac Brown has earned a reputation as one of Margaux's benchmark Third Growths. Its distinctive Tudor-style château and exceptional gravel vineyards continue to produce wines that embody the elegance and complexity for which Margaux is celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats; aged for approximately 16–18 months in French oak barrels (around 50–60% new)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12.5–13% ABV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully mature and drinking beautifully now; enjoy over the next decade with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal with:\u003cbr\u003e– Roast beef or lamb\u003cbr\u003e– Duck breast\u003cbr\u003e– Venison and game dishes\u003cbr\u003e– Wild mushroom recipes\u003cbr\u003e– Mature hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 12","offer_id":54384433594701,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0445.jpg?v=1785334450","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/chateau-cantenac-brown-1998","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}