2004 Brillette, Moulis

Very pretty aromas of spice, cedar and fruit follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with firm, silky tannins and a fresh finish. (JS)

We drank this for the 2nd time last night- after the first time we bought a case! We paired it with a giant cowboy steak and are thrilled to have 11 bottles more in the cellar. This wine still has strong purple color, and a great nose of cassis from the cabernet, a touch of mint from the cool 2004 harvest and a subtle frame of tobacco from the élevage. In the mouth, the wine is medium bodied with a silky texture from time, not alcohol- it is just 13%. The most impressive part of the wine is the finish, which not only has good cassis fruit, but also that special minerality that only comes from la terre graveleux of the Médoc. This clean earth is carried along by fresh acidity, allowing the wine to cut the steak and giving it significant length.