Brane-Cantenac Castle

The Castle through the centuries

THE HISTORY OF BRANE-CANTENAC CASTLE

The origins of Château Brane-Cantenac date back several centuries. In fact, it was built more than 250 years ago, in the 17th century.The Gorce familyis at the origin of its creation; in fact, it is she who gave it the name by which it is still known today. It then passed through the hands of different families, until it was bought in 1920 by the company ofGreat Wines of France, a consortium of producers and traders. Today, it's theLurton familywho have managed it for four generations. Henri Lurton's ambition is to produce the best possible wine each year while respecting the historic and exceptional terroir of Brane, and respecting the values ​​of the land. He seeks above all the optimal quality of the grapes, their excellent health and ripeness, in order to offer only the finest wines.Second Growth Classified Wineswhich have made the Château famous.

An exceptional terroir

EXCEPTIONAL TERROIR SERVING SECOND GROWTH CLASSIFIED WINES

THEBrane-Cantenac Castleis composed ofdeep gravelThis forces the roots to grow very deep (over 12 meters) to access nutrients. The soil is also very rich in minerals and contains a significant percentage of clay. Finally, the vineyard's plateau location provides excellent natural drainage. SeveralplotsThe estate is comprised of several sub-parcels, each with its own specific characteristics, resulting in the production of unique wines. Across the entire estate, several grape varieties are grown.Cabernet Sauvignondominates, representing 55% of production, followed by theMerlotat 40%. TheCabernet Francconcerns a very small part of production (4.5%), and even more so for theCarmenère(0.5%).

Modern viticulture

THE EXPERTISE OF CHÂTEAU BRANE-CANTENAC

To produce the best possible wine, the greatest experts are brought in. Each plot is managed with meticulous care, with the sole objective of cultivating the grapes.of fruit of optimal qualityby maintaining low yields. The owners have chosen to obtain lower yields in exchange for a higher quality wine. For some years now, an effort has also been made to replant some of the vines on the estate, in order to gradually convert production towards aorganic farmingOnce harvest time arrives, usually from mid-September, the grapes are picked entirely by hand. They are only harvested after thorough scientific analysis and tasting to ensure they are picked at perfect ripeness. TransferWine technology is then used to transport the grapes from the vineyard to the winery, preserving thewhole bunchesand prevent them from being crushed or damaged during emptying by vibration. During winemaking, ameticulous sorting of the grapesThe process is carried out, grape variety by grape variety and plot by plot, before fermentation, maceration, pressing, and aging in barrels (70% new). Finally, aging lasts approximately 18 months, depending on the characteristics and blend. A recent investment was made in a completely renovated winery to combine cutting-edge technology with a reduced environmental footprint, placing the château at the forefront of the industry.modern viticulture.