2005 Chateau Brisson, Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux

Today's topic is the Cotes de Castillon appellation on the Right Bank.  We'll focus on this area and describe about 10 wines because Cotes de Castillon is one of the most promising up-and-coming areas for petit chateaux and value-priced Bordeaux wine.  The 2005 Chateau Brisson received 87-89 points from Robert Parker, "A sleeper of the vintage, this sweet, plump Cotes de Castillon possesses abundant quantities of black cherries and currant fruit along with licorice, herb and spice box characteristics.  Enjoy it over the next 7-8 years."  The list price is $20.