Château Brown Pessac Leognan Blanc 2022
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Category | White Wine |
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Brand | Château Brown |
Origin | France, Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan |
Alcohol/vol | 13.5% |
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The history of Château Brown stretches back to the 12th century, when Aquaitaine (what is now Bordeaux) was under English rule. The name of the estate comes from a Scottsman, John Lewis Brown, who purchased the estate shortly after the French Revolution in the late 18th century. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Château Brown was recognized as one of the flagship producers in Graves, though in the 20th century the estate fell on hard times. In 2004, Jean-Christophe Mau purchased the estate from Bernard Barthe, who, in 1994, began the process of resurrecting the phoenix from the ashes. Jean-Christophe continued the intensive modernization of the vineyards and the cellar begun by Bernard. With his savvy, Jean-Christophe was able to highlight the exceptional quality of Brown’s terroir and wines to Bordeaux insiders, firmly reestablishing the estate’s historic reputation. Today, Château Brown has completed its renaissance and is in its rightful place as an iconic estate in the region, one that delivers the best value in Pessac-Léognan: Grand Cru quality at a petit price.
Wine Enthusiast
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92-94 barrel sample. Juniper aromas with strong citrus flavors, orange and pink grapefruit. The wine's balance is impeccable, fresh but with rich fruit and texture. Hints of spice are already bringing out the barrel aging.
James Suckling
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Fresh, intense aromatics that verge on tropical fruit. Plenty of golden berries, wet stones, sour cream and guava. Taut, medium- to full-bodied on the palate with zingy acidity and a lengthy finish. Drink or hold.