Lyn Farmer

9.3

This is a very well made wine drinking at its peak right now. It still has lovely primary aromas and flavors of cassis, black cherry and cedar but is now showing more tertiary notes of dried violet, forest floor, leather, mushroom and tobacco. Good balance of fruity with acidity, velvety medium tannin and full body framed by 13.5%abv. Very satisfying with beef tenderloin. — 2 days ago

Ericsson

9.0

A Margaux for lunch. Cheers. — 2 months ago

A. R.

9.2

Big and pretty and opened about 10-15 years too early. Second day was a huge improvement from the relatively closed nose on day 1. Can feel a bit of the alcohol on the finish. Modern and very well made - especially great Cab Sav on the finish. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2022 vintage. Deep dark red colour. Raspberries, flowers and cedar. Concentrated, intense. Combines power and elegance. Many Crus Classés would be very satisfied with this quality for their grand vin. Henri Lurton stated that he made his best wines ever in 2022 (which is saying a lot given the track record of this Château), and you can see why with this Baron de Brane. One can only imagine the quality of the grand vin in 2022! Anyway, this is one of the finest wines one could encounter for 30 euros. Abv. 14%. — a month ago

Tom Garland

9.1

Double decant and pour(lots of fine sediment). A striking still dark purplish garnet color with bricking. On the nose: Alluring perfumed notes of red/blue fruit, smoked meat, tobacco, vanilla, eucalyptus, wet forest floor, cloves. Taste: silky, old school restraint, elegant wine with some red fruit, leather, earth, dried herbs, tobacco, and a medium spiced smokey wood finish. Did not wow, but still a pleasure to drink at 38 years. — 7 days ago

with Brenda

jeffrey raszka

9.3

Dinner at Ciones — 13 days ago

Richard Adams

9.2

First ‘15 Bdx. Can see what the hype is about. This was better second day, even more expressive. — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.3

rounded and supple. Very Sauvignon blanc. Lime and greengage and polish — 15 days ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Paul K

9.4

94 after 3 hours — 4 days ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

Dried dark fruit, like currants and prunes, baking spices, damp earth, cured meats, touches of blood and iron. Friendly and open entry, yet the finish is still slightly stubborn and rustic.
Quite enjoyable! — a month ago