Paul J

9.4

Magnum. Was really good. Well balanced dark fruit with terroir. Solid depth and impressive finish. Went great with my burger. — 17 days ago

with Brooke

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.5

Winery $165.00.
Bought for $50.00, seems they off loaded to a few different wine stores.
Opened one off the truck on Wednesday, just a splash and let breathe a bit in the fridge then decanted for 2 hours today. Completely different wine. It’s a $100.00 bottle if you work it properly. Wouldn’t pay release price though.

Winery notes
Composition: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Verdot,
2% Cabernet Franc
Harvest Dates: September 29 – October 19, 2023
Barrel Age: 75% new, 100% French
Cooperage: Taransaud, Baron, Ermitage, Artisan
Bottling Date: July 23, 2025
Release Date: Fall 2025
Cases Produced: 773 — 6 months ago

Inseon Hwang

9.1

Pelican. Bold and powerful Cali Cab. Green peppers; oak; minerals; organic finish. — 8 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.1

N: plum. Lilac. Very pretty. Relatively intense.
P: silky. Delicious. Mountain stream. Elegant herbal. Spice. Elegant blackberry fruit. Lacking a bit of oomph. Hint bitter.

Mosaic 30 btg — 6 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2022 vintage. Last tasted 10.7.25 (9.2) and 5.21.25 (8.9). 2.18.26. — 3 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.3

A lovely and different wine. Perfumed nose and an unusual palette. If you are looking to try something different and flavorful try this wine. Blueberry mixed with vanilla and oak and a hint of sweetness. Unique and delicious. — 6 months ago

Charlie Tapp

9.4

Black fruit, red fruit, tobacco and something green in between menthol and eucalyptus. Very refined if a little hot.

36 hours in the decanter and it’s going strong. At least 5-10 years left. — 8 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.5

N faint pink roses. Sweet pink roses.
P lively sweet cherry fruit. Lovely spice. Silky tannins. Delicious in an elegant way.

Mosaic 200 — 6 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.5

N: blackberry flower. Lilacs.
P: silky. Hint heat. Silky lightly dark cherry. Bright. Hint spice. Very bright.

Mosaic 200 — 6 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Brio de Cantenac Brown – 2020
Margaux, Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
Brio is the second wine of Château Cantenac Brown, offering a more accessible take on Margaux. This 2020 vintage is composed of 62% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak (25% new) to balance fruit, structure, and approachability. 
Aromas & Flavors
Juicy red fruits—raspberry, red currant—merge with cedar, baking spice, and subtle floral lift. Earthy and graphite tones bring depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full body, with soft but persistent tannins. The wine opens smoothly and finishes long with fruit and spice echoing.

Food Pairings
Roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses. Also pairs beautifully with charcuterie.

Verdict
A concentrated, value-driven Margaux that shows the pedigree of Cantenac Brown. The 2020 Brio balances power and elegance — drink now or cellar for 8–12 years. 🍷 cheers!

Did You Know? 📌
Second wines (like Brio) are often sourced from younger vines or lots not selected for the Grand Vin, yet in 2020 Cantenac Brown treated it with care: the blend leans more Merlot than the Grand Vin to give earlier approachability. — 7 months ago