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Envelope White

The 2019 Magnum Carlos Lucas Envelope White has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities.

Magnum Carlos Lucas Envelope White wine bottle

Wine Name
Envelope White

Wine Producer
Magnum Carlos Lucas

Score
88

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Encruzado

Country
Portugal

Vintage
2019

SF | Deeper colour than some , lightly bronzed. The nose of poached ear and salted almonds had an almost Fino-like precision, vin jane even, a characteristic which is recalled on the palate too; hazelnuts , quince and ripe orchard fruit, all underscored by firm acidity and an impressive degree of concentration. Food friendly, and with plenty of room for further mileage, this wine successfully demonstrates the varietal's ageing potential. 91
AJ | Fulll pale gold. Quite rich, here, with lots of honeycomb and wax. Like a beekeeper's dream: very original and attractive. Very enticing too. Intense, driving, evolved fruit, with lots of apple and apricot lavished with the honey and wax on the aromas (though you notice those things less since the acidity is so forceful). A voluble and enjoyable mature wine.Drink Dates: 2024 - 2028. 89
RM | mid gold and showing its age on the nose, rich, buttery but now slightly hollow; similarly rich and savoury on the palate with some extractive character and acidity but falling away on the finish. Just past its best...Drink Dates: 2024 - 2025. 85

Details

Wine expert Simon Field
Andrew Jefford
Richard Mayson
Tastings year 2024
Region Dão
AppellationDOC
% Alcohol By Volume13.5
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