2012 Château Brane-Cantenac "Baron de Brane", Margaux, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Chteau Brane Cantenac is rightly seen as one of the pinnacles of Margaux. Baron is the propertys Second wine, made with the same strict attention as its sibling, but given a shorter, 12 month barrel aging to achieve an aromatic, densely flavored style, with elegant tannins. This vintage is perfectly point. Mid ruby color, the Cabernet Sauvignon (60% of the blend) is apparent in the violet, blackberry, and cassis aromas, which

The grapes are always purchased “sur pied” and harvested by Yann and his team

offering enjoyment for a decade or more to come

he let go of a large portion of Beaujolais vines around the winery and acquired vines further north in the crus of Morgon

Bottled without fining or harsh filtration to preserve the wine's natural texture and aromatics

an area rich in Alluvial soils

Second generation estate located in Montlouis

With holdings of old vines in some of the greatest terroirs in the Cote des Blancs

Wine growers in the northern Rhône since 1481

The Granito Cru Alvarinho is one of a series of wines that Luis makes that exemplify and express the intensely terroir-driven style in which Luis operates

crushed and put into concrete vats for 3 or 4 weeks to ferment thanks to indigenous yeasts

ascending into the skyline with pyramidal grace

Ruben Solorzano’s beautiful penmanship