94 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
94 points - Vinous
94 points - Wine Enthusiast
92 points - James Suckling
92 points - Wine Spectator
94 points - Vinous
94 points - Wine Enthusiast
92 points - James Suckling
92 points - Wine Spectator
"Showing beautifully, the 2009 Château Brane-Cantenac is loaded with classic Margaux notes of sandalwood, dried flowers, spice, truffle, and blackcurrants. Based on 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc brought up in 70% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied and has a beautifully textured, elegant mouthfeel, terrific mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It's a quintessential, elegant yet textured, concentrated Margaux to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years."
95 points - Jeb Dunnuck
"This feels very much the epitome of Margaux in a successful vintage. Concentrated ripe black fruits display an effortless elegance, with well-rounded tannins. It has finesse, grip and intensity, and although it's not quite at the same level as the 2015, it's very good indeed."
94 points - Decanter