Login

Register

Login

Register

Chateau Brown


Categories , , ,


Share

Pessac Leognan Blanc AOC

Guided by the businessman Bernard Barthe, who became its owner in 1994, the estate undertook a genuine renaissance with a program of considerable investments in the vines and facilities. It was in 2004 that the Mau family and the Dutch businessman, Cees Dirkzwager, acquired the estate. Jean-Christophe Mau, the 5th generation of the Bordeaux wine-trading Mau family, took over the property. Following in the footsteps of the previous owner, he conducted a quality-focused strategy and investing in the vines, winemaking procedures, human resources and cutting-edge equipment.

Grape Varieties:

70% Sauvignon Blanc – 30% Sémillon

Vineyard:

Grapes grow on vines aged of 20 years and planted on clay-limestone and fine gravel over a clay-limestone subsoil.

Winemaking:

After a manual harvest, the alcholic fermentation takes place in barrels and then the wine is aged over fine lees with stirring during 8 months in French oak barrels with mild toast.

Tasting note:

This wine offers a very complex nose with citrus notes, superb spice and pepper aromas. Then the palate is both strength and smoothness.

Food pairing:

This wine will perfectly match with a variety of different dishes such as seafood, chicken, pork, sushi, mid spicy dishes.

Rating:

Vintage 2013: 93 Points Wine Spectator

Vintage 2014: 90 Points Wine Spectator

Vintage 2015: 92 Points Wine Spectator91-92 Points James Suckling

Location

5 Allée John Lewis Brown, 33140 Léognan, France
Additional information
Country

France

Region

Appellation

Pessac-Leognan

Wine type

White wine

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Chateau Brown”

Privacy Preference Center