Marin Kristine BrownAmateur
Styles
Red wine18
White wine2
Countries
France10
Italy5
Hungary1
US1
South Africa1Regions
Burgundy5Bordeaux4Piedmont3Rhône1Tokaj1Producers
Albert Bichot2
Ch. Bertrand Braneyre2
Dom. Faiveley1
Torre Mora1
Ch. Citran1
20 tasted
19.05.2024
Nose:
Clean, medium intensity. Primary aromas of red fruit: cherries and raspberries. Tertiary aromas: Earth.
Palate:
Dry, medium (+) acidity, medium (-) tannin, medium body, medium flavour intensity and finish. Flavour characteristics: follows the nose and typically what you would expect from a red Bourgogne. Red berries like raspberry and cherry. Some earth and spices.
18.05.2024
Nose: clean, medium (+) intensity. Citrus fruit: orange, lemon. Minerals: stone. Some floral notes: jasmine.
Palate: dry, high acidity, full bodied, pronounced flavour intensity, long intensity. Green fruit: apple. Citrus: grapefruit.
Notes: crisp and fresh, complex and balanced finish.
Food pairing: aperitif.
02.03.2024
Nose: ripe and dried red and black fruit - plums, figs, prunes, and some earthy notes.
Palate: ripe dark plums, figs and prunes. Soft and smooth mouth-feel with melted, integrated tannins. Elegant and well balanced, however, the aromas could have been more concentrated. Medium+ finish.
Note: A pleasant and classic Bordeaux for a very good price.
02.03.2024
Appearance: medium ruby red
Nose: Light and fresh wild strawberries and raspberries. Some faint earthy tones.
Palate: Fruity, round and soft. Pronounced raspberries and wild sweet strawberries. Some cherries. A hint of earthy tones. Light tannins and refreshing acidity. Quite short finish. Not a very complex wine - I would prefer a bit more structure and aroma. However, it is very easy to drink and reasonable price.
02.03.2024
Look: medium red
Nose: Deep fruity berries, violets and herbs.
Palate: powerful fruity berries, especially blackberries and cherries. A hint of spice. Noticeable high alcohol, but is moderated by the youth freshness.
Note: reasonable allrounder for a very good price.
Food pairing: chilli con carne
02.03.2024
Look: medium red
Nose: medium intensity with plums and herbs on the nose. Some cedar and forest floor in the background.
Palate: follows the nose with pronounced flavour of ripe plums. Medium intensity with velvety and melted tannins. A soft and pleasant Bordeaux. Classic finish.
Red wineScarpa Verduno Pelaverga 2022
29.02.2024
Nose: fresh strawberry, cherry, some spice
Palate: Distinct strawberry and vanilla. Hint of zest and spices (peppercorn). Well balanced acidity and medium+ tannins. Long finish. Fresh and light - easy to like on it’s own, but has enough character to go with beef. Interesting grape.
Food pairing: worked well with spicy burger.
25.02.2024
Appearance🍷
Pale purple with a blue tint.
Nose👃
Fresh red and black berries (cherry, blackberries, blueberries), black pepper and herbs.
Palate 👄
Pleasant intensity. Well balanced acidity with moderate tannins. Medium alcohol. Long finish. Tart cherries, blueberries, pepper and liquorice.
Red wineChateau Citran Haut-Medoc 2010
24.02.2024
Appearance: deep ruby colour, leaning towards an aged tint.
Nose: smells classic Bordeaux, with pronounced aromas of black fruit, especially blackcurrant and dark plum. There’s some herbal notes and a slight hint of oak.
Palate: dry with low acidity. A full bodied wine with pronounced flavour of black fruits, dried herbs, cedar, and dark chocolate. Present tannins. Good balance with a long salty finish. The texture should improve with age.
24.02.2024
Appearance: red tint, pale ruby colour
Nose: light on the nose - youthful. Fresh red fruits (raspberry, cherry). Some spice (clove, cinnamon).
Palate: off-dry with high acidity. Medium + tannins. Light+ body, medium intensity. Medium quite sour finish. Ripe raspberries, subtle oak (cloves, cinnamon).
The wine feels very young. Can drink now but has potential for ageing.
03.02.2024
Nose: delicate and warm. Red berries with a hint of earth, oak and anis. Floral notes.
Palate: very juicy with modest tannins. Smooth and elegant taste of cherry, cranberry and raspberry with a hint of spice, earth and vanilla. Fascinating mix of flavours. Light bodied yet very flavourful. Pleasant and well balanced acidic finish.
Food pairing: very good on its own. Nice with pasta and cream sauce with mushrooms and beef.
03.02.2024
Nose: complex and tight. Interesting and slowly unfolding and powerful aromas. Cherry, dried fruit, and rose.
Palate: the palate slowly unfolds. Dry cherries and raisins, some tea and herbs. Well balanced with ripe and grippy tannins that is surprisingly soft for the young age. Nice acidity Long and structured finish. Would be interesting to try after a few years in the cellar
Red wineFaustino Reserva 2010
03.02.2024
Nose: leather, chocolate, smoke, and a hint of ripe berries
Palate: some dark berries. Quite firm, dry and rustic. Long finish with wood and peppery notes. A hint of vanilla in the end.
Note: this specific bottle feels a bit more unstructured than other versions I have tried of this wine. Even though it is a mature wine, been the tannins seems to somehow mask some of the flavour.
Food pairing: steak
01.02.2024
Nose: smells like a rainy day in the forest. Earth and forest floor.
Palate: sweet cherries and minerals. Feels young - crisp and fresh. Yet an interesting herbal finish that lies smoothly in the mouth. Elegant and long finish.
Notes: refreshing wine, but structured enough to handle a few years in the cellar.
31.01.2024
Nose: fresh and fruity on the nose, yet some oak and smoke in the background.
Palate: well defined and good structure. Nuanced. Tase of strawberries and cherries, yet some oak. Hint of herbs and spices. Present but balanced tannins.
Notes: I was surprised by the aromatic intensity for the young age.
Food pairing: it is lighter and more fruity with tomato based ravioli, and sweeter with mature cheese based ravioli.
24.01.2024
Nose: distinctive aroma of oak barrel, especially leather and oak. A hint of spices.
Taste: First some notes of dried fruit and berries. Quite firm for the age, however it becomes softer after a bit, with long and distinct spices of pepper and vanilla. Slightly developed. Decent bottle of Bordeaux for the money.
23.01.2024
Aroma: red berries and some stone fruits. A hint of oak barrel.
Taste: fruity with a hint of spice and oak barrel. Slightly dry and bitter aftertaste.
Medium bodied. Still quite young and immediate.
21.01.2024
Taste
Salty minerals and peppery notes that lingers long in the mouth. Quite bold and dry. Well balanced between fruity, sweet and salty. Some tannic presence.
Aroma
Vanilla, smoke/tobacco, some fruit.
Notes
Interesting and different
White wineMegyer Tokaji Dry Szamorodni 2011
13.01.2024
Aroma: cherry cask, cognac, port wine
Taste: acidic apple, honey, dried fruit
First notes: acidic and dry. After notes: sweet honey. Long and complex
13.01.2024
Aroma: leather, liquorice, red berry notes, and oak
Taste: fruity and floral, red berries, vanilla, leather, and herbs
High acidity, medium length