Chateau Brown - Pessac-Leognan 2016
Price: $46.75
| Producer | Chateau Brown |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 55878 |
Chateau Brown Description
55% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes:
Generous. This is the perfect word to describe the character of Château Brown Red 2016. A bright vintage,highlighting the Cabernet and Merlot grapes from the Bordeaux Graves region. This harvest boasts theroundness of the 2015 vintage and the depth of the 2014 vintage. Its personality is immediately evident,bursting with fruit, blackcurrant and jammy blackberry, with a more subdued character after decanting.The fruitiness is followed by notes of spice and a wild Cabernet character. The long, tannic finish foretellsa great future for this divine wine. Serve with tender meat and seasonal vegetables:
Wine Enthusiast: 94 Points
This estate, with vineyards in the suburbs of Bordeaux, has produced an elegant wine. Black fruits, taut tannins and a hint of smokiness are integrated into a stylish structure. Drink the wine from 2024. Roger Voss
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
A solid, slightly robust style, with waves of dark currant and blackberry paste flavors rolling through, underscored by tar, alder and sweet tobacco notes. A bramble accent is buried deep on the finish, while the tobacco edge lingers. Best from 2023 through 2032. 6,158 cases made. — JM
James Suckling: 92 Points
Very pretty currant aromas with hints of asphalt and tar. Medium to full body and firm,silky tannins. Attractive fruit and structure. Try after 2022.
Wine Advocate: 88 Points
The 2016 Brown has a medium garnet-purple color and nose of baked plums, warm cherries, balsamic and spice cake with a waft of hoisin. The palate is full-bodied, rich, plush and spicy with a raisiny kick to the finish.
