Chateau Brown Lamartine 2019
Located on a prized parcel within the Grand Cru Classé estate of Château Cantenac Brown in the Margaux appellation, Château Brown Lamartine reflect its close connection to its distinguished neighbour.
Crafted from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine shows a deep, vibrant red in the glass. The nose opens with expressive aromas of dark fruits, leading to a palate layered with ripe cherry, blackberry, bramble and a touch of wild blackcurrant.
There is impressive intensity in the fruit, balanced beautifully by finesse and elegance. Soft, ripe tannins provide structure without overpowering, allowing the wine’s purity and refinement to shine through.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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