2011 Prats and Symington Douro Chryseia
Community Tasting Note
La Cave d'Argent wrote:
Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 2015 New York Wine Experience Trip; 10/19/2015-10/27/2015 (New York City, NY): Approximately one year after my last tasting, this wine has substantially improved, which makes me think that it could ultimately become something special. An inky blend of 65% Touriga Nacional and 35% Touriga Franca, it retains an intense nose of menthol, blackberry, black olive and crushed rocks. Full bodied and heavily extracted, it has tart acidity and big rustic tannins. The wine's alcohol (listed as 14.0%) is nicely integrated. While the tannins remains substantial, they are a little more forgiving than a year ago. The medium-length finish is a bit less tart and astringent. While still somewhat overwhelming to my palate at this point, I think that this wine quite possibly could merit a significantly higher score. Patience will be a virtue. Drink 2020-2040.
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