Delicate floral grain qualities and full-bodied pot still spices seamlessly blend with charred oak influences
well balanced and vibrant on the palate
while the distinctive presence of Mizunara (Japanese oak) adds an intriguing woody complexity
and Barkan — the country's second-largest winery — draws on these highland vineyards for its Classic bottling
approachable tannins alongside aromas of strawberry and black cherry with a hint of mint
CH BRANE CANTENAC 2019 Porto Delicate floral grain qualities andWine Advocate: 97 points Derived exclusively from the chteau s holdings on the deep gravel soils of the plateau of Brane, the 2019 Brane Cantenac has turned out brilliantly and merits a special effort to seek out. Wafting from the glass with aromas of wild berries, pencil shavings, violets, sweet loamy soil and cardamon, it s medium to full bodied, layered and concentrated, with lively acids, ripe tannins and a beautifully seamless, perfumed profile.