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Chocapalha Branco Family Estate

The 2014 Chocapalha Branco Family Estate 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. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Joanna Simon, Richard Mayson and Charles Metcalfe on Chocapalha Branco Family Estate - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Douro Valley.
Chocapalha Branco Family Estate
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Wine Name
Chocapalha Branco Family Estate

Wine Producer
Chocapalha

Score
85

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Chardonnay
Arinto

Country
Portugal

Vintage
2012

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Richard Mayson: Open, soft and loose-knit, pears on the nose, with rather austere acidity initially, a touch toasty, and savory toward the finish but this doesn’t hang together very well for me. Very soft on the finish, falling away. 13.5

Charles Metcalfe: Fresh, lemony, uncomplicated. This could be a decent Bucelas. Good, breezy acidity, uncomplicated, lemony fruit, and it would be great with a freshly landed white fish, simply grilled, in a beach-shack restaurant. 14

Joanna Simon: Pungent, grassy, herbal aromas. Full-bodied, oily, slightly dusty texture; concentrated, savory, mineral fruit; quite good acidity but a bit solid and foursquare. 15.5

Details

Wine expert Joanna Simon
Richard Mayson
Charles Metcalfe
Tastings year 2014
Region Lisboa
% Alcohol By Volume13
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