1997 bottling, 21% ABV, poured after opening. More vintage than LBV on the nose. Quite dry (drier than mature 1977, 1980, maybe as dry as 1970), some grip and tannins not fully rounded. A bit bitter but in a good way. Alcohol well integrated. Mature but can hold on at least another 5 years. Excellent value for the price. Very good.
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Bottled 1997. Lovely, saturated colour; nose of black fruit and spice; silky, juicy, nice weight and concentration; very good length. Grown-up port styled like a vintage character.
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9/2/2012 - pmazur wrote: 88 Points
1997 bottling, 21% ABV, poured after opening. More vintage than LBV on the nose. Quite dry (drier than mature 1977, 1980, maybe as dry as 1970), some grip and tannins not fully rounded. A bit bitter but in a good way. Alcohol well integrated. Mature but can hold on at least another 5 years. Excellent value for the price. Very good.
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5/2/2002 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 88 Points
Bottled 1997. Lovely, saturated colour; nose of black fruit and spice; silky, juicy, nice weight and concentration; very good length. Grown-up port styled like a vintage character.
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