Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Brane-Cantenac has a quintessential bouquet for the estate with black fruit laced with cedar, scorched earth and a touch of leather, nicely defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite "solid" in the mouth with impressive persistence. "Classic" in style, yet conveying focus and pleasing linearity, this is a fine Margaux for an off-vintage. Tasted February 2017.

Very modern and polished in style, this wine goes for the soft, juicy fruit characters. The tannins are sweet, equally soft, already delicious in character, finishing with smoky cranberry and black currant flavors.

The 2007 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 21 to October 9. This bottle displayed the same notes as previous ones: blackberry, cedar and a touch of leather, nicely defined if missing a little vigor compared to the previous vintage. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, leading to a linear, slightly earthy finish that would benefit from more fruit. Drink this conservative, "safe" Brane- Cantenac now and over the next decade. Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the property.