Bright acidity lifts the juiciness of the fruit with resulting length and persistence
fresh and well structured
preceding a lively palate with a chiselled minerality and impeccably sustained finish
A real success for Chateau Meyney that promises to be a vintage of great finesse and good aging potential
braised pork or roast pork
Frasqueiras Reservas Pereira D’Oliveiras Boal Medium Sweet (bottled 2013, 91yo) 1968 Size::6 Bottle Case Bright acidity lifts the juicinessMusky, concentrated old jar preserves lead the nose of sweet plums layered with earth and bourbon wood, and freshened with olive brine and smoked tea. Balsam and old cupboard timbers give depth and relieve the sweetness. The palate has great complexity, mixing old hay, silk, tobacco, tea leaf, resin and fine choc nut. Full but nutty sweetness and concentration hit a peak just past mid palate and then slowly grade out and back. Has a leathery, haggard