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Château Brown - Pessac-Léognan 2018
Château Brown - Pessac-Léognan 2018

Château Brown - Pessac-Léognan 2018

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine
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3.5/5 (2 customers)

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

fruity
foodie
concentrate
potential
red meat

"A culinary delight!"

“Only 19 hl/ha were harvested following the hail and downy mildew, but Château Brown did an excellent job with what it had. There’s a bit of warmth on the attack, but the concentrated fruit and silky texture balance it out. Notes of dark chocolate and licorice emerge on the mid-palate. An exuberant, high-quality wine with intensity and concentration—and quite simply, extremely appealing.” (Decanter 2019) - Delivered in a wooden case for all orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding “Point Relais” delivery method)

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Estate

Château Brown

Vintage

2018

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

52% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot

Regions

Gravel and clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

In 100-hl temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; no crushing; cold pre-fermentation maceration at 8° for 3 to 5 days; alcoholic fermentation maintained at 25°, then raised to 28° at the end of fermentation; pumping over in small batches 3 times a day; post-fermentation hot maceration (30°), until racking; racking after tasting each tank; pressing with a JLB vertical press; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks

Livestock Farming

12 to 15 months in barrels (40% new)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep, rich color

Nose

The nose is very expressive on the first sniff, with aromas of very ripe red fruits

Palate

The attack is smooth and full-bodied. The mid-palate is broad and powerful, with all the intensity of a sun-drenched vintage. The finish is long, with silky tannins.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2023

Drink before

2034

Production

Approximately 4,100 cases

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a nice cut of red meat, aged cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

This estate, which owes its name to 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 true enthusiast, 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.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Only 19 hl/ha were harvested following the hail and downy mildew, but Château Brown did an excellent job with what it had. There is a bit of warmth on the attack, but the concentrated fruit and silky texture balance it out. Notes of dark chocolate and licorice emerge on the mid-palate. An exuberant, high-quality wine with intensity and concentration—and simply extremely appealing. 
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

About the wine:

A lovely bouquet blending coffee and spices with dark fruit notes; full-bodied, fresh, clean, and well-structured on the palate, the estate’s red wine has everything it takes to age gracefully.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 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 level, offering a classic yet full-bodied style that consistently emphasizes beautiful, refined tannins and fresh fruit.
Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100 (Exceptional wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

About the wine:

Elegant, clean, 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

James Suckling

Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Aromas of blackcurrant, stewed blackberry, thyme, bark, and licorice. It is full-bodied with firm, refined tannins and a savory finish. It really opens up on the palate, revealing layer upon layer of flavor. Try it starting in 2024.
Le Figaro Wines

Le Figaro vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

The nose is quite ripe, with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, and aromas from the aging process still present in the form of coffee notes. The palate is rich and smooth, with abundant but ripe tannins. Best enjoyed between 2020 and 2040, ideally between 2026 and 2031.
Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91-92/100

About the wine:

Purplish-red. Fruity bouquet with good intensity. Pleasant notes of cherries, blackcurrants, and spices. A rich, fruity attack. Well-balanced on the palate. The wine is juicy, fruity, and has good tannins. A delicious Château Brown! 2022–2034

Customer Rating

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3.5/5

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