2009 Brown (Pessac-Leognan)
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Encapsulates the welcome and warmth of the vintage with its figs and damson fruits, ripples of cocoa dusted cherries, with grilled vanilla bean. Ready to drink, a touch of glamour, melted tannins.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Sémillon. Lovely mealy nose with oak spice and creamy lees effect coming through in a classy subtle aroma that is so classic for white Bordeaux, just a light herbal touch from the Sauvignon. There’s the Sauvignon freshness especially on the back palate but filled out by the Sémillon into a delicious creamy whole. Already quite complex though there’s more to come. (JH)
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. (JR)