Peter Jakob Kuhn Doosberg GG (Dry White)

Chateau Brillette is one of the most highly reputed vineyards of Moulis-en-Medoc. The estate boasts 100 continuous hectares, with 40ha of vines classified appellation d’origine controle. Among the oldest vineyards in the Medoc region. Chateau Brillette entered into possession of the Flageul family in 1976 after belonging to the Comte du Perier de Larsan and his family for a century. From grandmother to son to grandson, a passion for winemaking has inspired three generations of the Flageul family to implement new processes and techniques to improve winemaking and produce the highest quality wines.

Terroir plays a crucial role in winemaking, giving each wine its unique personality. Planted on one of the highest points in Moulis, Chateau Brillette’s vines are bathed in sunlight and share the same rocky soil as many of grand crus classes of the Medoc region. The soil contains a large quantity of gravel, which attracts and retains heat, creating an ideal context for the ripening of the vine. The estate is planted with 48% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The relatively high percentage of Merlot grapes marks a defining characteristic of Chateau Brillette in a region where most wines favor the use of Cabernet. Merlot brings roundness to the wine and allows it to be enjoyed as early as a few years after the harvest.

The Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes structure the wine so that it may be savored after years of cellaring. The Petit Verdot, which is a unique variety in Medoc region, brings depth of color and richness to the wine. The wine is aged for 12 months in barrels of French oak, of which 30% to 50% are new each year.