Château Brown - Rosé 2014

Bordeaux|Rosé wine

3.2/5 (5 customers)

Like the great rosés of Provence, this Bordeaux rosé is made by directly pressing grapes from the Left Bank. A rarity in Bordeaux, it is vinified in the same way as the region’s white wines: aged for four months in oak barrels to lend richness and a luscious character to this exceptional rosé. A table rosé perfect for pairing with a spicy Mediterranean dish.

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Estate

Château Brown

Vintage

2014

Designation

Bordeaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

plots identified as having medium-textured clay

Viticulture

traditional

Grape Harvest

hand-packed in small crates

Winemaking

Gentle pressing of whole grapes following destemming and a short skin contact period (4 hours). Alcoholic fermentation in small temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Livestock farming

Aged for 4 months in French oak barrels previously used for wine, with gentle stirring of the lees (twice a month)

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

a pretty pink dress with amber highlights.

Nose

elegant with smoky notes

Palate

A rich, full-bodied wine. It features notes of red berries, nicely rounded out by the woody spices.

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2017

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with slightly spicy Mediterranean dishes or at a barbecue

More information at Château Brown

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

This estate, named after a Scottish wine merchant, was successfully taken over by the Mau family in 2005, in partnership with the Dutch firm Dirkzwager. Jean-Christophe Mau, a passionate winemaker, devotes a great deal of energy to the estate, advised by Stéphane Derenoncourt for the reds and Philippe Dulong for the whites. The wines are well-balanced, fruit-forward, harmonious, and balanced. The whites are impeccable, precise, and pure. The reds, of a very high standard, possess a distinct Léognan character. The estate ranks among the top producers in the appellation.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

This estate, purchased in 2005 by the Mau and Dirkzwager families, is now managed by Jean-Christophe Mau. He has carried out extensive work on this terroir, which neighbors the Château Olivier classified growth. The most recent vintages have reached an excellent standard, offering a classic yet full-bodied style that consistently emphasizes elegant tannins and fresh fruit.

Wine Spectator

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

3.2/5

based on 5 reviews