Château Brane-Cantenac
Château Brane-Cantenac
Margaux
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
14%
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2030), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2030, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘22 Château Brane-Cantenac.
Château Brane-Cantenac 2022 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Brane-Cantenac 2022 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2022 vintage
Château Brane-Cantenac's 2022 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux, France.
About Château Brane-Cantenac
Château Brane-Cantenac's wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Brane-Cantenac 2022?
Château Brane-Cantenac 2022 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux, France.
What does Château Brane-Cantenac 2022 taste like?
Château Brane-Cantenac 2022 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château Brane-Cantenac 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2030. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Brane-Cantenac 2022?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.