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Brown (Rouge) 2009

Pessac-Leognan

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Tasting Notes

Oddly aromatic! Perhaps just a tiny tad overripe but relaxed and easy and really quite opulent. Take it easy sort of wine. Nice drink. Fragrant sort of Cabernet Franc type of nose. Reasonably gentle texture. A little heat on the finish but generally well judged. 16.5 points

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2023 01 April 2010

A sample taken on 8th March and tasted blind at home five days later. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, cropped at 48.5hl/ha, pricked between the 1st and 20th October. The focus allied with the intensity on the nose of this Chateau Brown is impressive. Ripe blackberry, black plum and a touch of crushed stone. Good definition and no sign of any heat. The palate is medium-bodied with good concentration, excellent precision, building beautifully in the mouth. Good acidity here, really cuts though towards the finish, that citric thread counterpoising the dense, black olive tinged blackberry and brambly finish. Nice touch of austerity towards the finish. (N.B. a sample at a negociant tasting was showing some sur-maturite on the nose, hence the question mark.) Tasted April 2010. 89-91?

Score: 89 - 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 31 March 2010

Focused berry and floral aromas, with aniseed and licorice undertones. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a chewy finish. A little hot. But stylish. —J.S.

Score: 89 - 92

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 31 March 2010