Château Brown 2016 AOC PESSAC-LÉOGNAN GRAND CRU CLASSE DE GRAVES

Château Brown 2016 AOC PESSAC-LÉOGNAN GRAND CRU CLASSE DE GRAVESA large gravel terroir rich in flint, quartz and bark, the Pessac Lognan appellation extends over 20 km south of the city of Bordeaux and is home to some of the most beautiful areas of the Graves, such as Chteau Brown. Its vineyard has experienced the same climatic hazards as the rest of Bordeaux, namely a wet and mild spring, and an almost scorching summer. But the rains at the end of September revitalized the vines and produced magnificent Cabernet

Vendanges manuelles du 19 septembre au 11 octobre

The grapes were harvested by hand in small crates and then rigorously sorted on a table before being destemmed

subtly complemented by a delicate touch of oak

The vineyard has a temperate

high humidity in early summer

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is today one of the most representative wines of the Pauillac appellation

But the rains at the end of September revitalized the vines and produced magnificent Cabernet Sauvignon grapes

The palate is refined and elegant

Entering here at 70%

Floral notes

preceding a period of frost which had little impact on the vineyard

The vines budded early following a mild winter