Established in the 18th century, at which time it was known as "Gorce", this large estate is located on the best gravelly out crops of Cantenac. A century before the 1855 classification, it was considered one of the best second growths in the Médoc. In 1833, Baron de Brane (called "Napoleon of the Vines") sold his estate in Pauillac, Brane-Mouton, and bought Gorce, which he renamed "Brane-Cantenac", ten years later. Lucien Lurton's grandfather acquired the estate in 1925, and was succeeded by his grandson in 1956. Since 1992, his son, Henri, has been managing the estate and putting all his efforts into producing a great Margaux in each and every vintage, reflecting Brane- Cantenac's superb vineyard soil. ©ugcb
