Château Brane-Cantenac, 2025 Chardonnay has an impressive international 16-year

has an impressive international 16-year career to lean on

but waxed pears and citrus oils on the mid-palate give a slick mouthfeel to balance the acids and salinity

sitting high on the slope just below Le Montrachet itself — and Alain Chavy's version is a persuasive argument for why premier cru Puligny can rival its grander neighbours when it's in the right hands

Sustainable vineyard work

The wine needs another year to fully integrate

Château Brane-Cantenac, 2025 Chardonnay has an impressive international 16-yearEst. delivery in 2028. Chteau Brane Cantenac stands as one of Margaux's most aristocratic estates, crafting wines that epitomise the commune's silk and steel character. This second growth from the Left Bank blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc, creating wines of remarkable elegance and longevity.