COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Vignobles Romain Maison
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Briand is a historic estate located in Saint-Sulpice-et-Cameyrac on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. Established at the end of the 19th century by François Maison, who relocated from central France to pursue winemaking, the estate is now managed by his grandchildren, Luc and Marc Maison, under the Vignobles Romain Maison portfolio. Spanning 126 hectares, the vineyards are cultivated using sustainable agriculture (lutte raisonnée) on a beautiful gravelly knoll with deep gravel topsoil and clay subsoil. Uniquely for Bordeaux, the family bypasses the traditional place system, selling their production directly to individual clients and dedicated European importers.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
In 1892, the estate won the prestigious first-place Gold Medal at the Palmarès des vins in Lourdes.
Fact 02
The producer proudly pairs this wine with Chateaubriand steak, playing on the phonetic similarity to the estate's name.
Fact 03
Vignobles Romain Maison bypasses the traditional Bordeaux place system, selling nearly 100% of their production directly to clients.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this cuvée combines traditional Bordeaux methods with modern temperature control. Fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled vats to preserve the fresh red and black fruit profiles while achieving a supple, balanced tannin extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is partially aged in oak barrels (fûts) and partially in tanks. This dual aging approach allows the toasted oak characteristics to integrate seamlessly with the core fruit over time, resulting in a harmonious and well-rounded structure.
