Description

Château Cantenac Brown is a 1855 classified third growth, located in Cantenac within the most prestigious Médoc appellation, Margaux.

The vineyard was founded over 200 years ago by a Scotsman, John Lewis Brown. This visionary figure selected the best parcels of land: his hard work and high standards were rewarded in 1855 when the Bordeaux Classification ranked Cantenac Brown among the most esteemed vineyards.  He also built a remarkable Tudor style château reminiscent of his Scottish origins.  The estate quickly passed out of his family but his name will be forever linked to the château.

Today the estate is owned by Frenchman Tristan Le Lous who bought it in December 2019 and set about a huge investment into the winemaking facilities.  His overarching ambition is to produce one of the very best Margaux wines.

Cantenac Brown has 42 hectares of sustainably cultivated vineyard located in the heart of the Margaux appellation, principally in the southern commune of Cantenac. The Cantenac Brown terroir is made up of gravel which ensures good drainage and Cabernets, in particular, do well in this soil; producing fine wines with intense bouquets which are suitable for ageing.