Château Brown 2014
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15/20
RVF
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
90-92/100
Robert Parker
89-92/100
Wine Spectator
“A lovely, rich, and exuberant nose, offering particularly ripe and expressive fruit, with vanilla and mineral notes; the palate is generous, full-bodied, and deep, with plenty of richness and flavor, lingering aromas, and liveliness. A rich and flattering style. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2016) Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine shipped within France
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Eye
pale yellow in color with golden highlights
Nose
intense floral aromas
Palate
very rich, fresh, and crisp with a briny liveliness
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2022
Production
17,100 bottles
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with veal Milanese, ricotta ravioli, ...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
A lovely, rich, and exuberant nose, offering particularly ripe and expressive fruit, along with vanilla and mineral notes; the palate is generous, full-bodied, and deep, with plenty of body and flavor, lingering aromas, and liveliness. A rich and appealing style.
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2015 guide) 90–92/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
The 2014 Château Brown white offers a well-defined bouquet of lime syrup and gooseberry, with hints of peach emerging as it breathes. On the palate, it is crisp and fresh, with the lime syrup notes lingering alongside lovely acidity and a lively finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
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 wine:
The 2014 vintage has higher acidity, with citrus notes and a pleasant woody character.
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
Wine rated (2015 guide) 89-92/100 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16,5/20
About the wine:
Lovely aromas of tangy lemon cream, with just a hint of grapefruit, cedar, and vanilla. A light, subtly tannic structure on the palate, lending a slightly chalky texture. Fresh and full of citrus notes, the oak is beautifully integrated and the acidity is well-balanced. Impressive length.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. FREDERIC M. Posted on March 9, 2024
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN G. Posted on June 9, 2018
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