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Alto de Cantenac Brown2023

WHITE WINE

PUBLIC
March 2026
Prices and availability subject to confirmation
Alto de Cantenac Brown label
  • Producer Chateau Cantenac Brown
  • Blend 10% Semillon
    90% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Bordeaux Blanc
  • UPC 0 15643 88113 8

Reviews

James Suckling 93-94

A white with density and focus, offering sliced apple, pear and dried mango. It's full-bodied with a creamy, salty and dried-pear character at the finish. Already showing a hint of matchstick. 90% sauvignon blanc and 10% semillon.

by JS, James Suckling , 2024

Vinous Media 90-92

The 2023 Alto de Cantenac Brown is a fine choice for near- and medium-term drinking. The Sauvignon Blanc character dominates, but there is good weight too. Lemon confit, almond and white flowers are front and center, while grassier, greener notes are less in evidence. This offers very good balance and plenty of textural presence.

by AG, Vinous Media , 2024

Wine Advocate 89-91

The 2023 Alto de Cantenac Brown, a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon, reveals a slightly varietal, fruity bouquet of pear, banana, white peach and herbs. Medium-bodied, tense and juicy with a round palate, it's long and delicate with a mouthwatering finish.

by YC, Wine Advocate , 2024

Technical Details

Description

For many years, the magnicient Grand Cru Classé of Château Cantenac Brown has been accompanied by BriO de Cantenac Brown, a special parcel selection from Cantenac Brown vineyards. But in 2011, our family expands with the addition of AltO de Cantenac Brown, our white wine. We are fortunate to own a wonderful plot of clay and calcareous soil cool enough to produce a ne white wine. 1.80 hectares are planted to Sauvignon blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) for a production of only 7,000 to 8,000 bottles a year. Fermented in barrel, 90% 1 year oak barrels and 10% new oak. We wished to make a wine of nice minerality, beautiful aromas, and a wine for Gastronomical table. Elegant and delicate, AltO pays hommage to the art of music, while at the same time complimenting the entire Cantenac Brown gamut of wines. A perfect addition !

Tasting notes

This wine is pale/deep gold, developing a nose of exotic fruits followed by green apple and lemon pie aromas. On the palate, we find all these flavors. The attack is frank and so, pairing matching the nice acidity. Serve chilled this wine will be the ideal ally of your seafood, white meats or cheese platter meals. 90% Sauvignon Blanc , 10% Sémillon