Prestige Cuvée bearing the name of the Irish priest, the founder of Brande Shepherdess in the eighteenth century, it is made of the assembly of the best grapes, and raised in French oak casks. 

Château Brande-Shepherdess is ranked No. 1 of all Bordeaux and Bordeaux superiors by the Revue du Vin de France (RVF) for the vintage 2013.

It is put in bottles of 75cl, Magnum (1.5 L), and double Magnum (3l).

Spec Sheet (FR)
Spec Sheet (EN)

Comments on the vintages:

• Vintage 2020

15,30€ the bottle of 75cl.

Jean-Marc Quarin (France) (91/100):

"Dark color, intense, with black reflections. Nose more aromatic than ever, pure, with a nice background of black fruits.
Delicately fleshy at the beginning of the mouth, perfumed in the middle, with brightness in the flavor, a velvety unfolding, the wine melts in the finish. It leaves a deep mouth, with delicately creamy nuances, without any tannic angle. A sweetness full of nobility. It's superb."

• Vintage 2019

15,30€ the bottle of 75cl.

Tasting notes from the oenologist:

"Black cherry red color. The palate is full, soft with notes of red fruits, blackcurrant and blackberry. The tannins, very fine, bring a nice length to the finish".

Jean-Marc Quarin (France) (88/100):

Dark and intense color. Very aromatic nose with fresh and ripe fruit. Soft at the beginning of the mouth, tasty in the middle, very fruity, with taste in the finish, the wine ends on a well coated tannicity.
A superior Bordeaux well above the norms of the appellation."

Decanter World Wine Award (UK) (90/100) :

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"Quite an elegant wine, with ripe plum, red fruit, liquorice, cigar box and slightly leafy flavours on the palate."

• Vintage 2018

15.80€ per 75cl bottle.

Tasting notes from the oenologist:

"Deep, black cherry red colour with ruby highlights, very good intensity. Deep nose, redcurrant jelly, forest fruits. The attack in the mouth is creamy, opulent, supported by chalky tannins. The finish is prolonged on notes of red fruits".

International Wine Report - Joe D'Angelo (USA) (92/100):

The 2018 Chateau Brande-Bergere Bordeaux Supérieur 'Cuvee O'Byrne' is a lovely showing. It instantly opens with inviting aromas of black cherries and plums followed by tobacco, dried herbs and spices which all reflect on the palate. This medium-bodied red is velvety and well-structured all the way through the finish where it leaves behined flavors of cherries, spices, licorice and mineral nucances. This is drinking excellent today and should go on to offer a drinking window that spans at least a few more years.

Jean-Marc Quarin (France) (90/100):

"Dark red colour, good intensity. Nose of medium intensity. Fruity, ripe, pure, pretty. Soft on the attack, very very tasty on the development, very fruity, smooth, melting and noble, the wine flies away in the smooth and perfumed finish.

It's very good."

• Vintage 2016

15.80€ per 75cl bottle.

Tasting notes from the oenologist:

"Deep, black cherry red colour with ruby highlights. The attack in the mouth is opulent, supported by fresh tannins. The finish, with a hint of vanilla, continues on notes of blond tobacco."

Jean-Marc Quarin (France) (90/100):

"Cuvée O'Byrne is an outsider whose taste is superior to what the label lets appear. He is vinified with the same attention as at Château CHeval Blanc that watches over him and under the aegis of the same consultant as Château Canon. His share of Cabernet franc distinguishes him from aging. The 2016 is exceptional. "

James Suckling (USA) (88-89/100):

"A layer red with chocolate, currant and lemon character. Medium body, a solid core of fruit and a medium finish

Yves Beck (Switzerland) (88/100):

"Elegant Bouquet, notes of raspberries and cherries. Fruity and refreshing palate. The tannins show up slowly and have a fine grain. Good symbiosis with the structure. A wine that still has to gain in intensity and that is promising "

• Vintage 2015

15,30€ the bottle of 75cl.

Tasting notes from the oenologist:

"Garnet color. Red fruits, earthy undergrowth, and licorice aromas. Precisely balanced in the mouth; tannins are present yet not too firm; a subtle sweetness adds a gourmand touch."

Bettane & Desseauve (16/20):

"One of the best Chateaux in the Bordeaux Superieur Appellation".

Jean-Marc Quarin (France) (90/100):

"Beautiful dark colour. Intense, ripe and fresh nose, smelling of raspberries. Caressing, perfumed, melting on the palate and even quite complex."

Yves Beck (Switzerland) (88/100):

The wine is balanced, slightly creamy. It has a refreshing structure and its tannins are perfectly integrated. "Good expression finale".

Guide de la Revue du Vin de France (15/20):

«O'Byrne 2015, a powerful vintage, well managed by a vinification and a breeding under the sign of delicacy. The nose oscillates between the small red fruit, the Armenian paper and the precious wood. The mouth is fond, light enough given the year, the rounded tannins and the fresh finale»

Decanter : World Wine Award (Bronze)

• Vintage 2014

14€ per 75cl bottle.

Tasting notes from the oenologist:

"The nose is explosive with notes of berries (wild strawberry and blackberry). We also perceive aromas of licorice and cedar. The attack is supple, then comes a long finish carried by sweet tannins and floral notes."

Betta and Desseauve Guides (15/20):

"One of the best Chateaux in the Bordeaux Superieur Appellation".

La Revue des Vins de France (15/20):

"This vintage, made from old vines, is a classic Bordeaux style. Potpourri, stewed black fruit and almond distinguish the nose."

Guide Hachette (Wine very successful):

"A deep color with vermilion hints, and a delicate fruity and spicy nose deliver a very seductive approach, confirmed by a generous, ample, and solid mouthfeel, with a lingering impression brought by elegant tanins".

• Vintage 2013

11.50€ per 75cl bottle.

Tasting notes from the oenologist:

"A nose with very much fruit alongside with notes of blond tobacco and subtle oakiness. A fleshy wine with a well balanced structure and a long finish. A promising future."

Revue des Vins de France (14/20):

"Cuvée O'Byrne is more concentrated than the Tradition bottle, but with nicely extracted tannins." "En Primeur" presentation : Château Brande-bergère ranked n° 1 among all Bordeaux and Bordeaux supérieurs by the Revue du Vin de France (RVF)

Bettane et Desseauve (15,5) :

"One of the best Châteaux in the Bordeaux Superieur Appellation. Cuvée O'Byrne is a wine with a deep taste outlined by the Cabernet vines."