Chateau Branon, Pessac-Leognan, 2005 extra-brut-selection It has the classically muscular

It has the classically muscular tannnins and violety finish

Frédéric had worked at his family's Burgundian estate

and élevage in mostly used French oak

has revived it in collaboration with Ricardo Freitas of Vinhos Barbeito: Verdelho forms the backbone (the old standard)

Certified organic and Demeter biodynamic

Chateau Branon, Pessac-Leognan, 2005 extra-brut-selection It has the classically muscularMicro production Pessac Lognan from just 6. 5 hectares between Haut Bailly and Malartic Lagravire. Sylvaine Garcin Cathiard purchased this dilapidated property in 1996 and completely rebuilt it; her daughter Hlne now manages. 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon on clay and gravel soils, south southwest exposure. Fermented in small stainless steel vats, malolactic in barrel, aged 18 months in 100% new French oak. Only 500 600 cases per vintage.