96 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The 2010 vintage has very interesting characteristics, with fruit that remains fresh and juicy and firm but ripe tannins. Its potential is evident. (2012)"
95 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "One of the finest wines to come from Cantenac Brown for many years, this is powerful and dense, dominated by Cabernet Franc tannins and fruits. The structure has a smooth, polished character that locates it firmly in Margaux, giving elegance and discreet fruitiness. Age this fine wine for many years. (Feb 2013)"
95 points Falstaff: "Dark ruby garnet colour, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim, dark berries with fine savoury nuances in the background, delicate notes of blackberries and liquorice, a hint of nougat, fine candied orange zest. Complex, juicy and with deep fruit, fine, well-integrated tannins, chocolaty finish, lingers for a long time, good ageing potential, a classic Margaux style, a storable wine that will offer drinking pleasure over several decades. (3/21/14)"
94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2010 Cantenac Brown performed extremely well in the Southwold blind tasting. Here, the nose demands coaxing from the glass before revealing beautifully defined blackberry, boysenberry, earth and mint aromas, perhaps a little more floral than a couple of years ago. Medium-bodied on the palate, this 2010 is focused and delivers plenty of substance; it's quite linear at the moment, yet sophisticated, and is as fresh as a daisy on the finish. Superb. Tasted at the Cantenac Brown vertical at the château. Drink: 2023-2050. (Oct 2022)"
94 points Panos Kakaviatos (Decanter): "What a fascinating impression that this vintage offers, compared to more recent vintages assessed for this article. While it conveys clean and pure fruit expressions, minty freshness and licorice, with mid-palate juiciness, it lacks the palate depth that one would expect from as great a vintage as 2010. When compared for example to the 2020, it comes across less focused, more loosely knit. In short, the 2010 is a solid wine, but not as exciting as the more recent vintages tasted. Drinking Window: 2025-2045. (10/24/21)"
94 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot). No concerns about a successful 2010 from this reliably excellent Margaux. Even at almost 15 years old the nose is fairly reserved, reflecting the heft and concentration of the vintage. Give it time to open, and you'll be rewarded with layers of rosebud, tobacco, cassis, blueberry, cocoa, chalky tannins, gunsmoke and peony. Tasted ex-retail, not ex-chateau. Alcohol 13.5%. Drink: 2024-2042. (9/18/24)"
94 points James Suckling: "A wine with firm tannins that are polished and reserved yet there's an underlying richness of fruit. Plums, blueberries and citrus character. Some tar too. Juicy and delicious to taste. Try in 2016. (2/2/13)"
93 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Still quite young as you would expect, smoke, tobacco and blackberry aromas are paired with soft tannins and good density of material. The wine leaves a lasting impression of sweet dark berries and freshness. (May 2014)"
95 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "One of the finest wines to come from Cantenac Brown for many years, this is powerful and dense, dominated by Cabernet Franc tannins and fruits. The structure has a smooth, polished character that locates it firmly in Margaux, giving elegance and discreet fruitiness. Age this fine wine for many years. (Feb 2013)"
95 points Falstaff: "Dark ruby garnet colour, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim, dark berries with fine savoury nuances in the background, delicate notes of blackberries and liquorice, a hint of nougat, fine candied orange zest. Complex, juicy and with deep fruit, fine, well-integrated tannins, chocolaty finish, lingers for a long time, good ageing potential, a classic Margaux style, a storable wine that will offer drinking pleasure over several decades. (3/21/14)"
94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2010 Cantenac Brown performed extremely well in the Southwold blind tasting. Here, the nose demands coaxing from the glass before revealing beautifully defined blackberry, boysenberry, earth and mint aromas, perhaps a little more floral than a couple of years ago. Medium-bodied on the palate, this 2010 is focused and delivers plenty of substance; it's quite linear at the moment, yet sophisticated, and is as fresh as a daisy on the finish. Superb. Tasted at the Cantenac Brown vertical at the château. Drink: 2023-2050. (Oct 2022)"
94 points Panos Kakaviatos (Decanter): "What a fascinating impression that this vintage offers, compared to more recent vintages assessed for this article. While it conveys clean and pure fruit expressions, minty freshness and licorice, with mid-palate juiciness, it lacks the palate depth that one would expect from as great a vintage as 2010. When compared for example to the 2020, it comes across less focused, more loosely knit. In short, the 2010 is a solid wine, but not as exciting as the more recent vintages tasted. Drinking Window: 2025-2045. (10/24/21)"
94 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot). No concerns about a successful 2010 from this reliably excellent Margaux. Even at almost 15 years old the nose is fairly reserved, reflecting the heft and concentration of the vintage. Give it time to open, and you'll be rewarded with layers of rosebud, tobacco, cassis, blueberry, cocoa, chalky tannins, gunsmoke and peony. Tasted ex-retail, not ex-chateau. Alcohol 13.5%. Drink: 2024-2042. (9/18/24)"
94 points James Suckling: "A wine with firm tannins that are polished and reserved yet there's an underlying richness of fruit. Plums, blueberries and citrus character. Some tar too. Juicy and delicious to taste. Try in 2016. (2/2/13)"
93 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Still quite young as you would expect, smoke, tobacco and blackberry aromas are paired with soft tannins and good density of material. The wine leaves a lasting impression of sweet dark berries and freshness. (May 2014)"
| Product SKU | 357063 |
| Producer | Cantenac-Brown |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Left Bank |
| Appellation | Margaux |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Designation | Third Growth |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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