Le Colombier De Brown Pessac-Leognan Rouge 2023

The château’s second wine, “Le Colombier de Brown” refers to the historic 18th-century building that still stands on the estate. Made with the same meticulous attention to detail as the Grand Vin, its character is more fruity and supple. A beautiful expression of gourmandise that makes it immediately accessible in its youth.

Description

Harvest dates:

14/09/23 to 06/10/23

Blend:

60% Merlot
40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol degree:

13,76% vol.

Yield:

40 hl/ha

Harvest:

100% Manual in crates Bunch selection on the vine and optical sorting in the vat room

Ageing:

In separate batches until final blending 50% one-wine barrels, 50% stainless steel vats during 10 months

Wine making process:

Plot by plot in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
Alcoholic fermentation at 28° maximum for 10 days
No treading or pigeage
Small-volume pumping-over 2 times a day
Hot post-fermentation maceration (30°)
Pressing with a JLB vertical press
Malolactic fermentation in vats

Total acidity:

3.21 (g/lH2SO4)

pH:

3.75

IPT:

72.0

Tasting Notes:

Our second red wine 2023, has a deep, brilliant red color. The nose is very flattering, with aromas of ripe red fruit. The attack is greedy with present but tender tannins. The palate finishes on a pleasant note of fresh fruit.

Jean-Christophe MAU, April 2024

Additional information

Harvest dates

14/09/23 to 06/10/23

Blend

60% Merlot 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol degree

13,76% vol.

Yield

40 hl/ha

Harvest

100% Manual in crates Bunch selection on the vine and optical sorting in the vat room