Vineyards are stamped with the will of men. Begun 250 years ago, Brane-Cantenac’s legend is the tale of a thriving relationship between man and earth, which grows stronger as the ages go by. Named ‘Hostein’ in the 18th Century, this great wine estate was bought by the Gorce family, and produced one of the Medoc’s most renowned wines long before the 1855 classification.
As for our 2nd wine, Baron de Brane, its name pays hommage to the famous...
Brane Cantenac’s vineyard is carefully tended all the year round : improvements to drainage, new plantings adapted to the plots , severe pruning and de-budding to limit the crop and hand harvesting. When Henri Lurton took over the estate from his father , in 1992, he put into practice all that he had learnt throughout his extensive training and experience acquired in vineyards all over the world. The wine of Brane is prepared in its vineyards...
As a living, constantly evolving product, a great wine requires attention, patience and a certain degree of experience. Since 1999, Henri Lurton has made it his aim to produce each year the best wine possible while remaining faithful to the outstanding, historic terroir of Brane. Since 1997, a new, spacious vat cellar, modern wine-making techniques and a new team have enabled him to rise to this challenge.
However, gaining a technological c...
Pro Member |
|
|---|---|
Winemerchant Member |
|
Winery Member |
|
User |
|
Free 7 days Member trial |
|
|---|---|
Member |
|
Pro Member |
|
Winemerchant Member |
|
Winery Member |
|
User |
|