1982 Château Brane-Cantenac | Margaux Grand Cru Classé | 750ml

The 1982 Château Brane-Cantenac Margaux Grand Cru Classé is a rare mature Bordeaux from one of the historic classified growths of the Médoc. Located in the Margaux appellation, Château Brane-Cantenac is known for producing wines with elegance, aromatic finesse, and refined structure.

The 1982 vintage is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic years, making this bottle especially appealing for collectors, anniversary gifting, birth-year celebrations, and mature Bordeaux enthusiasts. With extended bottle age, the wine has developed classic tertiary notes while retaining the graceful fruit and polished structure associated with Margaux.

On the nose, expect cassis, red cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco, leather, dried herbs, spice, forest floor, and subtle floral notes. The palate is mature and elegant, showing softened tannins, red and black fruit, savory earth, polished oak, mineral character, and a long refined finish.

The 1982 Château Brane-Cantenac 750ml is ideal for Bordeaux collectors, private cellars, milestone occasions, luxury gifting, and fine dining. Its vintage reputation, Grand Cru Classé status, and Margaux pedigree make it a standout bottle for serious wine buyers.

Whether opened for a special dinner or added to a curated collection, 1982 Château Brane-Cantenac delivers history, elegance, and classic aged Bordeaux character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cassis, red cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco, leather, dried herbs, spice, and forest floor
• Palate: Mature red fruit, blackcurrant, polished oak, earth, mineral notes, soft tannins, and savory depth
• Finish: Long, elegant, mature, and refined with lingering cedar, tobacco, spice, fruit, and earth

Product Details

• Type: Red Wine
• Style: Bordeaux Red Wine
• Producer: Château Brane-Cantenac
• Vintage: 1982
• Classification: Grand Cru Classé
• Appellation: Margaux
• Region: Bordeaux
• Country: France
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Taste Profile: Mature, elegant, red-fruited, earthy, savory, structured, and collectible

Why You’ll Love It

• Collectible 1982 Château Brane-Cantenac vintage
• Prestigious Margaux Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux
• Mature profile with cassis, cherry, cedar, tobacco, leather, spice, and earth
• Excellent for collectors, anniversaries, birth-year gifting, and cellar placement
• Classic aged Bordeaux from one of Margaux’s historic estates
• Strong fine wine display and collection appeal

Serving Recommendation

Serve at around 60–65°F. Because this is a mature vintage bottle, allow it to stand upright before opening. Decant gently only if sediment is present, and let the wine evolve slowly in the glass.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with dry-aged steak, roasted lamb, duck, veal, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged cheeses, and classic French cuisine.