COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château La Branne
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château La Branne is located in Bégadan, in the northern part of the Médoc peninsula. Originally established as a modest family farm of just two hectares, the estate was systematically expanded and modernized by the Videau family, who built a dedicated vinification facility in 1999. Their unwavering commitment to quality and environmental stewardship led to the estate's inclusion in the Cru Bourgeois classification in 2008, followed by a well-deserved promotion to Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in 2020. The estate's 30 hectares of vineyards benefit from a diverse terroir of gravelly-sand, clay-gravel, and clay-limestone soils.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Promoted to Cru Bourgeois Supérieur starting with the 2018 vintage, reflecting decades of quality improvements.
Fact 02
Features an unusually high proportion of Petit Verdot (23%) for a Left Bank Bordeaux blend, adding unique spice and structure.
Fact 03
Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Level 3 since 2016, featuring on-site beehives and wildflower strips.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château La Branne combines traditional Bordeaux methods with modern temperature control. Grapes are harvested mechanically and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Extraction is kept intentionally gentle to preserve the fresh, primary fruit characteristics of the grapes. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 30% of the barrels renewed annually to integrate subtle oak structure without overpowering the fruit.
