Château Brown

Pessac Leognan Rouge 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:

55% Cabernet Sauvignon – 40% Merlot – 5% Petit Verdot

Vineyard:

The vineyard is aged of 20 years and grapes grow on a 59-acre gravelly and clay-limestone soil.

Winemaking:

After a manual harvest with a bunch selection on the vine, the fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Then the wine stay 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels.

Tasting note:

This wine offers both rich color and opulent bouquet with red cherries, strawberry and raspberry scents. With a medium-bodied palate, this wine integrates oak hints.

Food pairing :

This wine will match with risotta and roast partridges along with young vegetables, but it will be perfect with dark chocolate or red fruit desserts.

Rating:

Vintage 2014: 92 Points Wine Spectator

Vintage 2015: 91 Points Wine Spectator – 93 points James Suckling – 90-92 Points Wine Enthusiast

Vintage 2016: 93-95 Points Wine Enthusiast