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Newsletter: Henri Lurton Brane Cantenac Dinner
13th November 2025. 19:00 to 22:00
Farmers and Fletchers in the City,
3 Cloth Street, Barbican, London EC1A 7LD
Dress Code: Black tie
We are back at Farmers and Fletchers Hall for what should be a highlight of the year. Some of you will remember the Bordeaux Wine Tour that included a memorable visit to Brane-Cantenac owned by our guest, Henri Lurton. The Brane-Cantenac site has been producing wine since the 17th century. Initially named Domaine Guilhem H. Hostein, the property was bought by the Gorce family in the 18th century. In1833 the Château was bought by Joseph de Brane who changed the name to Château Brane-Cantenac in 1838.
In the 1855 classification Château Brane-Cantenac was classified as a Second Growth (as was Château Mouton Rothschild, only to be upgraded to a First Growth in 1973). For the last four generations, Château Brane-Cantenac has been under the ownership of the Lurton family. With current owner Henri Lurton taking charge of the property in 1992.
Henri Lurton has done extensive work in the vineyard and winery, regrafting Merlot to Cabernet Sauvignon (now representing 70% of the vineyard area), working organically and biodynamically (although not certified), building a new vat cellar
allowing vinification by plot, introducing R'Pulse for gentler extraction, and stricter selection for the Grand Vin, using exclusively fruit from the prized T4 terrace. These have all been key improvements reflected in the quality of the final wine that we will taste.
List of Wines
The Society’s Champagne Brut NV
Brane-Cantenac Blanc
Baron de Brane 2016
Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2015
Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2011
Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2005
Chateau Climens 2013
Taylor's 1994
To Eat
To start
Aged Herefordshire Beef Carpaccio, Truffle Emulsion, Pickled Walnuts, Barkham Blue, Mizuna
Vegetarian: smoked beetroot tartare, cashew emulsion, toasted rye, dill
Main course
Slow-cooked Creedy duck breast, smoked celeriac, duck liver croquette, Savoy
cabbage, pickled blueberry jus
Vegetarian: Grilled cauliflower, black garlic puree, leaf pesto, king oyster
mushroom,cobnut, pomegranate dressing.
Dessert
64% Manjari chocolate and olive oil torte, toasted hazelnut, raspberry sorbet
Cheese
Selection of artisanal British Cheeses, orchard relish, sourdough crackers, grapes
Tickets
Tickets are priced at £210 for members and £230 for guests.
Please book early to ensure your place at this unique event.
Future Events
11th December 2025 Christmas Tasting and Raffle at the Army and Navy Club
11th February 2026 Tasting at Watermen’s Hall
18th March 2026 Black Tie Dinner at Innholders Hall
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