Large Formats Cuvée O'Byrne

Large formats are ideal for fully enjoying Brande-Bergère wines, thanks to optimal maturation, better temperature stability of the wines, and a size that invites sharing.

Our large formats are dedicated to La Cuvée O'Byrne, a prestige cuvée named after the Irish priest who founded Brande Bergère in the 18th century. It is made from a blend of the best grapes and aged in French oak barrels.

Large formats include magnums (1.5L), double magnums (3L), and exceptionally Imperials (6L).

Vintage reviews:

• 2020 Vintage

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

"Dark, intense color with black reflections. More aromatic nose than ever, pure, with a lovely black fruit background.
Delicately fleshy on entry to the palate, perfumed in the middle, with a brilliant flavor, a velvety texture, the wine melts on the finish. It leaves a deep mouthfeel, with delicately creamy nuances, without any tannic harshness. A sweetness full of nobility. It's superb."

• 2019 Vintage

Oenologist's comments

"Black cherry red color. The palate is full, mellow with notes of red fruits, blackcurrant and blackberry. The very fine tannins provide a beautiful length on the finish"

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

Dark and intense color. Very aromatic nose with fresh and ripe fruit. Mellow on entry, flavorful in the middle, very fruity, with taste on the finish, the wine concludes with well-coated tannins.
A Bordeaux supérieur well above the appellation's standards."

• 2018 Vintage

Oenologist's comments

"Deep, black cherry red color, ruby reflections, of very good intensity. Deep nose, redcurrant jelly, wild berries. The attack on the palate is creamy, opulent, supported by chalky tannins. The finish extends with 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 color, good intensity. Nose of medium intensity. Fruity, ripe, pure, lovely. Mellow on the attack, very, very flavorful on development, very fruity, suave, melting and noble, the wine soars to a suave and perfumed finish.

It's very good."