Château Brillette 2011 - Cru Bourgeois
Bordeaux
Red
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16,5/20
Gault & Millau
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14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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89/100
Wine Enthusiast
"A warm nose of Morello cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry, punctuated by sweet spices, delivers rich emotions. The frank palate adheres generously to a spicy fruitiness where majestic tannins command an audience." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - Gault Millau)
Features
Estate
Château Brillette
Cuvée
Cru Bourgeois
Vintage
2011
Designation
Moulis-en-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
54% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit verdot
Terroirs
brown sandy-gravel soils, subsoil of marl and clay
Viticulture
with integrated pest management
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
traditional and gentle. 3-week vatting in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.
Breeding
12 months in French oak barrels (30% new barrels)
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful garnet robe
Nose
fragrances of blueberries and blackberries
Mouth
supple with very fine tannins. Harmonious, elegant finish
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with lamb, small game birds, mature cheeses...
Château Brillette
Moulis-en-Médoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 14.5/20 (Good wine)
Domaine rated (2017 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the wine:
A well-balanced, fruity, spicy wine, ideal for grilled beef!
About the domain :
This vast estate was acquired in 1975 by the Berthault-Flageul family. Of the hundred hectares, around forty are planted with vines, divided between Merlot and Cabernet.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine rated (guide 2016) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In the Fageul family since 1976, this vast estate extends over 110 ha, 40 ha of which are dedicated to vines, planted on the gravelly hillside overlooking the Tiquetorte, the stream separating Moulis and Avensan.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16.5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
A warm nose of Morello cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry, punctuated by sweet spices, delivers rich emotions. On the palate, the spicy fruitiness and majestic tannins are generously supported.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2014 guide) 89/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
out of 7 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 05/12/2018
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Note and review by M. EDOUARD D. Published on 29/10/2017
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Note and review by M. PIERRE & ANNE C. Published on 08/06/2017
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