Positive changes are unfolding at Château Brane-Cantenac — though you would hardly notice at first glance. There is no architectural spectacle, no sudden stylistic pivot, and no overt marketing reset. Instead, the evolution taking place at this historic Margaux estate reflects the personality of its long-time steward, Henri Lurton: thoughtful, patient, and grounded in vineyard reality. Over the past decade — and especially in the last five to six years — a series of structural vineyard and winery decisions have subtly reshaped the wines, without sacrificing classical finesse, bringing greater intensity, precision, structural clarity, and an exhilarating new sense of Margaux sparkle.