Chateau Brown 2004 in Bordeaux

2004 was the first vintage overseen by Yvon Mau at Chateau Brown  in Pessac Leognan in Bordeaux and is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 43%, Petit Verdot 2%. The deep ruby is fading to garnet and invites you in, the aromas were of sweet spices fading into cedar cigar box aromas and one can only say 'perfumed'. On the palate there are red and black fruits good preserving acidity and well integrated alcohol, the tannins are ripe and obvious and all this gives a good length with a slightly bitter finish. This comes in at about £25