Port wine
Ramos Pinto – 2014
LBV Porto
(Bottled in 2018) The nose is fruity and offers power, gourmandize as well as elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of fresh flowers, small touches of blueberry, Timut pepper as well as a subtle hint of olive, orange / orange zest and spices. The palate is fruity, elegant, beautifully defined, elegant and offers gourmandize, suavity, density, fat as well as a beautiful finesse of the guideline. On the palate this Porto expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of fleshy small black fruits, hints of crunchy strawberry, jammy redcurrants as well as a subtle hint of flowers, caramelized orange, nutmeg, sense of place and very discreet hints of chocolate (in the background). Tannins are elegant and well-built.
Score : 16.5/20 (93 /100)
Quinta deVentozelo – 2014
LBV Port
The nose reveals notes of blueberry, fresh cassis and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with small touches of crushed red berries, violet as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, graphite and an imperceptible almost sappy hint. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/very ripe blueberry, cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of small berries as well as hints of liquorice, chocolate, a subtle hint of almond/ cardamom and an imperceptible hint of coffee. Good length.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Quevedo – 2014
LBV Port
The nose is fruity and offers a fine freshness, a fine grain and elegance. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed wild cassis and small notes of liquorice associated with fine touches of graphite, Cuben pepper and an imperceptible hint of spices. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a fine tension as well as a racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackcurrant, fleshy blackberry and small notes of violet associated with a hint of iris, raspberry, crunchy/juicy blueberry as well as fine hints of liquorice, chocolate and a subtle hint of violet. Good length. A fine power on the finish/persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Reccua – 2007
LBV Porto
(Bottled in 2011) The nose offers minerality. It reveals notes of lilac, lily and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of wild raspberry, a hint of small crushed red berries as well as fine hints of spices and rose. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a mineral frame, fat as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, wild crunchy raspberry and small notes of flowers associated with a hint of eucalyptus, rose, liquorice and an subtle hint of cardamom/chocolate. Tannins are structuring. A very discreet hint of caramelization on the finish/persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Quevedo – 2004
Colheita Porto
(Bottled in 2019) The nose is elegant, gourmand and offers a fine complexity. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, ripe wild strawberry and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of liquorice, graphite as well as subtle hints of chocolate and a subtle hint of flowers (in the background). The palate is fruity, fresh and offers a juiciness, straightness as well as richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of crushed cassis associated with a touch of blueberry, small red fruits as well as a subtle hint of violet, cornflower and cocoa/coffee. A very discreet hint of small dry fruits/nut on the persistence.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)
Quinta da Côrte 2015
LBV Porto
(bottled in 2019 ) The nose is elegant, deep, powerful, incisive and offers a fine grain. It reveals notes of cassis, morello cherry and small notes of crushed blackberry associated with touches of crunchy small red fruits, cherry blossoms, liquorice stick, cardamom as well as very discreet hints of rose and pink pepper. The mouth is fresh, fruity, mineral, beautifully defined / precise, beautifully elegant and offers an aerial side, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a beautiful finesse of the tension, verticality, a fine acidulous frame as well as power. On the palate this Porto expresses notes of fleshy / juicy cassis, crushed blueberry and small notes of jammy cherry associated with touches of small red berries, hints of violet, fresh cornflowers as well as slight hints of dark chocolate, liquorice, coffee, caramelized almonds, cedarwood and an imperceptible hint of black tea. Tannins are elegant. Good length. Well-balanced power on the finish.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Dalva – 2004
Colheita Porto
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a fine grain, power, richness as well as a fine intensity. It reveals notes of very ripe strawberry, very ripe raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with very fine touches of questch plum as well as very fine hints of liquorice, crême brulée and tobacco. The palate is fruity, elegant, gourmandize and offers fat, roundness, richness as well as a good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of dry raspberry, very ripe strawberry and small notes of crushed cassis associated with a touch of plum as well as an imperceptible hint of cardamom. Good length and persistence.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)
Ramos Pinto – 2004
LBV Porto
(Bottled in 2008) The nose reveals notes of ripe cassis, blackberry and small notes fleshy black plum associated with fine touches of small wild berries, liquorice, a discreet hint of eucalyptus, raspberry, tobacco as well as an imperceptible hint of olive tree and black pepper. The palate is fresh and offers minerality, tension, an acidulous frame as well as a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, crunchy/fleshy black berries and small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with a touch of black plum, liquorice, chocolate and a fine hint of caramelization. Tannins are very discreetly tight. Good length. A persistence on notes of cocoa and caramelization.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Vieira de Sousa – 2003
Colheita Porto
(Single Harvest Tawny) The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers power, a beautiful definition as well as a small freshness. It reveals notes of kirsch cherry, candied cassis and small notes of hazelnut associated with fine touches of liquorice, tobacco, dry fig as well as touches of small red berries, nutmeg and chocolate. The palate is elegant, fruity and offers gourmandize, richness, a fine acidulous frame as well as fleshiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of very ripe red cherry, dry strawberry and small notes of dry berries associated with touches of fig, caramelization, tobacco and nutmeg. Good length and persistence. A beautiful wine!
Score : 18.5/20 (97/100)
Quevedo – 1992
Colheita Porto
(Bottled in 2013) The nose is fruity and offers power as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, raspberry and small notes of cornflower associated with fine touches of crushed cassis as well as hints of grey pepper, graphite, sweet spices and discreet hints of sanguine orange. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, crunchy/juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy/ acidulous strawberry associated with small touches of violet, cornflower as well as fine hints of chocolate, caramelization and a subtle hint of dry fig/citrus. Good length. Good persistence with fine notes of fresh nut and toasted hazelnut.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Royal Oporto – 1977
Colheita Porto
(Bottled in 2017) The nose reveals notes of dry nut, fig and small notes of blackberry associated with a touch of strawberry as well as a very fine hint of date fruit, nutmeg and pâtisseries. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a mineral/finely acidulous frame, a good definition as well as juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy cassis, juicy raspberry and small notes of dry fig associated with a touch of date fruit, peach as well as fine hints of pâtisseries, almond and caramelization.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)