BriO de Cantenac Brown, Chateau Cantenac, Margaux, Bordeaux, France

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Margaux, Bordeaux, France

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

BriO is the second wine of Château Cantenac Brown, and it brings serious Margaux pedigree with a bit more approachability. Polished and plush, this has all the cassis, plum and cedar you'd expect from top Left Bank Bordeaux, with silky tannins and just the right amount of structure. It’s refined but generous — think dark fruit layered with tobacco leaf, graphite and a flick of spice.

Ideal with a classic roast — beef, lamb, even duck — or something slow-cooked and rich like a mushroom bourguignon. If you’re planning a special dinner or just want to spoil yourself on a quiet night in, this is a bottle that really shows off. Let it breathe, pour generously, and enjoy the ride.