This is super enjoyable, aged entirely in 85hl oak casks, fresh and unfussy but maintaining appellation signature, with a savoury edge of smoke, raspberry leaf and red cherry, soft tannins even at this early stage. Bottled under this name since 2014, replacing Chateau Nioton.
91 points, Jane Anson (Feb 2023)
The 2020 Margaux de Brane is a plush, succulent Margaux to drink now and over the next handful of years. It's a gorgeous wine at this level. Spice, blood orange and mint give this mid-weight, open-knit 2020 tons of energy to play off its ripe, racy fruit.
90 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2023)
This has aromas of blackberries, blackcurrant leaves, sage and graphite. Sliced orange too. Medium to full body, with firm, fine-grained tannins. Compact and savory. Better in 2025.
90 points, Claire Nesbitt, James Suckling (Dec 2022)