Jesús Barquín:Light red fading to brick. Spicy on the nose, orange peel, a tad dusty, not very intense anyway. Restrained on the palate, which confers finesse to a wine that, although not particularly impressive, is also quite balanced on the finish. 89
Andrew Jefford:Translucent and light-hued. Sweet, fresh, and graceful, but very secondary in style, with menthol touches over a curranty sweetness. Limpid, graceful, poised, and fresh, a true Tawny 10 Year Old of impeccable style, though for me the fruits are a little less refined and intricate than in the best of its peers. Nonetheless, a very good effort here, and among the 10 Year Olds this has some of the very best secondary aromatic complexities. 89
Richard Mayson:Lovely, clear, bright amber-tawny color all the way through; fine, lifted, and delicate, but verging on attenuated; suave and silky, with a gentle lemon-and-lime-marmalade character to the fruit, a touch savory with a fresh, delicate finish. 92
Details
Wine expert | Andrew Jefford Jesús Barquín Richard Mayson |
Tastings year | 2017 |
Region | Douro Valley |
Porto Cruz

