2020
Perron 2020 Lalande-De-Pomerol
Château Perron offers a generous taste of the Right Bank at a gentle price, coming from the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation just north of Pomerol. The style is rich and approachable. On the nose it shows a “many-layered” compote of black and red fruits – think lush red plum, black cherry, and mulberry – accented by notes of dark baking spice, fresh oak, and a bit of cocoa. There is often a subtle earthy tone, like loamy soil or pencil shavings, in the background.
The palate is medium-plus in body with a smooth, rounded texture. Ripe Merlot-driven flavors of plum jam and juicy blackberry dominate, bolstered by hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and mocha from barrel aging. Tannins are soft and fine-grained, giving a velvety mouthfeel that makes the wine quite easy to drink even when young. Despite its plushness, Perron retains enough structure and acidity to remain balanced – a mild toast and earthy undertone add complexity to the sweet fruit core. The finish is fruit-filled and moderately long, leaving impressions of spiced berries and a touch of espresso bean.
Overall, Château Perron is rich, fragrant, and crowd-pleasing: a wine with plenty of ripe fruit, a gentle spicy oak framework, and an inviting, smooth profile that captures the essence of a mini-Pomerol experience.
Brown 2020 Pessac-Leognan
Château Brown (Rouge) is a Pessac-Léognan known for its forward, plush fruit and mild smoky-earthy notes. It’s a wine that often drinks well young, offering fresh, ripe red-berry flavors along with hints of the Graves character. The nose typically presents bright red and black fruits (raspberry, red currant, plum) complemented by notes of cocoa, espresso, and a whiff of earthy forest floor. There’s also usually a touch of herbal spice or tobacco in the aroma.
The palate is medium-bodied, soft and rounded, delivering juicy, sweet berry fruit that’s immediately accessible. Tannins are present but polished and gentle, making for a smooth, easy-drinking texture. Hints of milk chocolate, roasted coffee bean, and cedar weave into the fruit, especially towards the finish. Brown’s style is soft, forward, and balanced – with enough acidity to keep the fruit lively and enough depth to be interesting, but overall an emphasis on supple drinkability.
The finish is savory and fresh, leaving impressions of creamy red fruits, subtle earth, and a touch of spice. In essence, Château Brown is a generous, modern Graves: it delivers all its fresh, ripe berry charm with a hint of cocoa and earthiness in a silky, approachable package.