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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Baron de Brane offers up dark-fleshed fruit, new leather, tobacco and incense. There's a touch more Cabernet Sauvignon than in most years, and the Merlot was saignéed. All of these elements yield an attractive wine that is still coming together. Today, the Baron is a bit of a bruiser. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Baron de Brane is well-defined on the nose with black cherries, wild mint and pencil box scents that are nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a grippy entry. There's backbone on this Deuxième Vin, quite feisty on the finish with decent length. 04/2024

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 Baron de Brane is lively and generous, offering up aromas of sweet cherries, dark berries and raw cocoa, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy palate with sweet tannins and lively acids. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2023 Baron De Brane is a rock-solid second wine offering some cassis and violet-driven aromatics, medium body, a round, supple mouthfeel, and ripe, integrated tannins. 05/2024

89

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Beau rouge sombre. Nez intense, au fruité mûr. Délicat à l'attaque, savoureux au milieu, avec un beau toucher, le vin fond, puis prend de l'aisance entre le milieu et la finale. Longueur normale. Assemblage : 48 % cabernet sauvignon, 43 % merlot, 7 % cabernet franc, 1 % carmenère, 1 % petit verdot. Degré d’alcool : 13°8 – pH : 3,54. Rendement 45,7 hl/ha. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

A crunchy sense to this, with stone, blackcurrant and blackberry character. Medium body. Mineral and spice coming through on the palate. Creamy-textured finish. 48% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot, 7% cabernet franc, 1% carmenere and 1% petit verdot. 04/2024