Château Brown - Pessac-Léognan 2018
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
Wine Spectator
92/100
Decanter
92/100
RVF
92/100
Le Figaro
91-92/100
Yves Beck
1*Étoile
Hachette
"A delicious success!"
"Only 19 hl/ha were harvested after hail and mildew, but Château Brown did an excellent job with what it had. There is a little heat on the attack, but the concentrated fruit and silky texture absorb it. Notes of dark chocolate and licorice are noticeable on the mid-palate. An exuberant, high-quality wine with intensity and concentration, and simply extremely seductive. " (Decanter 2019) - Delivery in wooden crates for all orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Eye
Dark and intense color
Nose
Very expressive first nose with aromas of ripe red fruit
Mouth
The attack is smooth and full. The mid-palate is broad and powerful, with all the power of a sunny vintage. The finish is long with silky tannins.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2034
Production
Approximately 4,100 cases
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a nice piece of red meat, mature cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This estate, named after a Scottish merchant, was taken over by the Mau family in 2005, in partnership with the Dutch company Dirkzwager. Jean-Christophe Mau is passionate about his work and 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, fruity, harmonious, and balanced. The whites are flawless, precise, and pure. The reds are of very good quality and have a distinct Léognan character. The estate is among the leaders in the appellation.
Decanter
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Only 19 hl/ha were harvested after hail and mildew, but Château Brown did an excellent job with what it had. There is a little heat on the attack, but the concentrated fruit and silky texture absorb it. Notes of dark chocolate and licorice are noticeable on the mid-palate. An exuberant, high-quality wine with intensity and concentration, and simply extremely seductive.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About wine:
A lovely bouquet combining coffee and spices with black fruits, a full, fresh, straightforward, well-structured palate—the estate's red wine has everything it needs to age beautifully.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
This property, 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 classified growth Château Olivier. The latest vintages are of excellent quality, with a classic but full-bodied style that always emphasizes beautiful tannin finesse and fresh fruit.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100 (Exceptional wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
About wine:
Elegant, pure, and refined, with flavors of blackcurrant, Damascus plum, and cherry, complemented by subtle notes of tar and graphite. Hints of anise and red tea on the fine-grained finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. 2022–2032.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Aromas of blackcurrant, stewed blackberry, thyme, bark, and licorice. It is full-bodied with firm, fine tannins and a savory finish. It really grows in the mouth. Layered. Try from 2024.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About wine:
The nose is quite ripe with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry and aromas from aging still present with hints of coffee. The palate is rich and smooth with abundant but ripe tannins. Between 2020 and 2040 and ideally between 2026 and 2031.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91-92/100
About wine:
Purplish purple. Fruity bouquet with good intensity. Pleasant notes of cherries, blackcurrants, and spices. Delicious and fruity attack. Balanced character on the palate. The wine is juicy, fruity, and has good tannins. A delicious Château Brown! 2022-2034
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. PIERRE D. Published on January 15, 2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. GILBERT D. Published on 12/03/2022
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