Château Brillette
Cru Bourgeois Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend
2016 vintage. 45 hectares of vines on one of the highest plots in Moulis with very gravely soils. Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The website says predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, the back label states more Merlot. Whatever it is, there seems to be more than a drop of Merlot in here. Hesitating between red and black fruits in the nose, with an attractive mineral hint. Smooth and balanced, easy-drinking with good length. Nice value at 14 euros. Abv. 14%.
2016 vintage. 45 hectares of vines on one of the highest plots in Moulis with very gravely soils. Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The website says predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, the back label states more Merlot. Whatever it is, there seems to be more than a drop of Merlot in here. Hesitating between red and black fruits in the nose, with an attractive mineral hint. Smooth and balanced, easy-drinking with good length. Nice value at 14 euros. Abv. 14%.
Feb 16th, 2021Another screaming good Bdx value, I think I paid €10. Dark fruited and firm, with some bitter chocolate, pencil lead and leather on the midpalate. Finishes with gravel and herbs. Drinking pretty well, but its rigid spine suggests further improvement is to come. Classic left bank.
Another screaming good Bdx value, I think I paid €10. Dark fruited and firm, with some bitter chocolate, pencil lead and leather on the midpalate. Finishes with gravel and herbs. Drinking pretty well, but its rigid spine suggests further improvement is to come. Classic left bank.
Oct 5th, 20192004 of this was a fun exploration of older, lesser known Bordeaux; dark fruit, dark earth & mint! Also fun to enjoy in Bordeaux with roasted chicken!
2004 of this was a fun exploration of older, lesser known Bordeaux; dark fruit, dark earth & mint! Also fun to enjoy in Bordeaux with roasted chicken!
Sep 8th, 2019Serviceable Bordeaux and good for the price.
Serviceable Bordeaux and good for the price.
May 26th, 2019Pyrazine, lush red and blue fruits, garnet, hazy, round and well structured. Medium plus acidity, elevated tannin, medium minus body.
Pyrazine, lush red and blue fruits, garnet, hazy, round and well structured. Medium plus acidity, elevated tannin, medium minus body.
Mar 8th, 2018Garagiste selection. $23.76. Rich berry tones, strong tannins. Excellent Left Bank.
Garagiste selection. $23.76. Rich berry tones, strong tannins. Excellent Left Bank.
1 person found it helpfulSep 7th, 2016Insanely deep and balanced, especially for $10 on markdown at Costco. Cherry, cooked plum, blackberry, cinders, minerals, floral, heavy tannin and the same time smooth on the palate. Loving this.
Insanely deep and balanced, especially for $10 on markdown at Costco. Cherry, cooked plum, blackberry, cinders, minerals, floral, heavy tannin and the same time smooth on the palate. Loving this.
Jun 21st, 2017