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.

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.