BriO de Cantenac Brown 2005 Magnum Dresses a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend that

a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend that includes 25% Merlot and a tiny amount of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

Raspberry jam

With Mediterranean herbs and a saline mineral finish

On the palate it is quite powerful

It usually shows a Côte Rôtie-like style in this cuvée

BriO de Cantenac Brown 2005 Magnum Dresses a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend thatBriO de Cantenac Brown is a unique second wine in the sense that it has its own, distinctive identity. The purpose of this wine from the legendary Third Growth, Chateau Cantenac Brown, is more for sharing and enjoying casually with friends instead of being relegated to refining the grand vin. The 2005 BriO, at nearly 20 years of age ,has matured gracefully, yet retains a vibrant core of fruit due to the larger format Magnum slowing down the evolution