Château Brulesécaille
Côtes de Bourg Merlot Blend
Côtes de Bourg, Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
2012 vintage. Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) and the remainder Cabernet Franc. Shows still younger than expected, evolving nicy in the glass. Medium bodied with good fruit and some spicy complexity. The finish is a bit short and oaky, but good value at 11,50 euros.
2012 vintage. Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) and the remainder Cabernet Franc. Shows still younger than expected, evolving nicy in the glass. Medium bodied with good fruit and some spicy complexity. The finish is a bit short and oaky, but good value at 11,50 euros.
Apr 9th, 2021
Rich. Closed aroma, mid to mid - acidity. Mid - sweetness, thick but well grained tannin. Enjoyable, and possible to age for more years.
Rich. Closed aroma, mid to mid - acidity. Mid - sweetness, thick but well grained tannin. Enjoyable, and possible to age for more years.
Feb 28th, 2016The Château Brûlesécaille 2016 is comprised of 55% Merlot and a little under 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and Malbec making up the balance. In the glass, the wine has a glistening dark royal purple color, almost opaque at the center, with flashes of magenta just at the edge. The classic Right Bank nose unfurls gradually with aromas of sun-warmed black raspberries, griotte cherries, and sweet white tobacco, along with fleeting suggestions of eucalyptus and exotic spices as the wine evolves in the glass. On entry, the wine is meaty and succulent, building to a burly, lingering, rich mid-palate, loaded with a cornucopia of black and red fruit flavors that echo the nose; lightly seasoned with pine needles, toasted coconut, and baker’s chocolate – all framed in sinuous, assertive, ripe fine-grained tannins. Almost California-like in concentration and texture, with dusty minerality and fresh Right Bank acidity that carries the flavors through a long, elegant finish. Drink now – 2030. — Moore Brothers Wine Co.
The Château Brûlesécaille 2016 is comprised of 55% Merlot and a little under 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Cabernet Franc and Malbec making up the balance. In the glass, the wine has a glistening dark royal purple color, almost opaque at the center, with flashes of magenta just at the edge. The classic Right Bank nose unfurls gradually with aromas of sun-warmed black raspberries, griotte cherries, and sweet white tobacco, along with fleeting suggestions of eucalyptus and exotic spices as the wine evolves in the glass. On entry, the wine is meaty and succulent, building to a burly, lingering, rich mid-palate, loaded with a cornucopia of black and red fruit flavors that echo the nose; lightly seasoned with pine needles, toasted coconut, and baker’s chocolate – all framed in sinuous, assertive, ripe fine-grained tannins. Almost California-like in concentration and texture, with dusty minerality and fresh Right Bank acidity that carries the flavors through a long, elegant finish. Drink now – 2030. — Moore Brothers Wine Co.
Mar 2nd, 2021Grilled Steak night wine. Great pairing. Decanted for 60 minutes. Dark fruit with pepper and hints of mint. Pretty tannic so decant or hold. No rush to drink.
Grilled Steak night wine. Great pairing. Decanted for 60 minutes. Dark fruit with pepper and hints of mint. Pretty tannic so decant or hold. No rush to drink.
Jun 17th, 2020
Fruity at first, more than expected but mellowed out. Not particularly better than other lower cost options.
Fruity at first, more than expected but mellowed out. Not particularly better than other lower cost options.
May 10th, 2020
Soft blackberry, firm tannins, light for Bordeaux
Soft blackberry, firm tannins, light for Bordeaux
Dec 1st, 2018
Light for a Bordeaux, but still very good. @Michael McConnell
Light for a Bordeaux, but still very good. @Michael McConnell
Feb 1st, 2018Fine bordeaux, not really complex but Good value. Recommended!
Fine bordeaux, not really complex but Good value. Recommended!
Jul 2nd, 2017