Cantenac Brown Vintage:2016 yet still a little rough

yet still a little rough

with abundant balsamic aromas and notes from the woodspice and smoke with an ashy touch

as it needs at least a few years in bottle to show the natural richness of the vintage that was so evident when the wine was in barrel

the palate is quite austere

Guado al Tasso is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon

Cantenac Brown Vintage:2016 yet still a little roughThe 2000 Cantenac Brown is a vintage that I last tasted just after bottling. It has a rather splendid bouquet that has matured beautifully with raspberry preserve, wild strawberry, dark chocolate and hints of rose petal, a touch of liquorice developing with aeration. The palate is perhaps showing its age a bit more with ferrous red fruit, grainy texture and a little sharpness towards the finish. But this is a typical, quite delicious mature Margaux