Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage 2004, Port
The 300 year old Port House of Taylor’s, based in Oporto on the Atlantic coast, one of the greatest names of Port. Produced from one vintage, from the same constituent wines as the Vintage, Late Bottled Vintage is aged for four – six years in cask and released ready to drink. Dark fruits and beetroot notes with spicy undertones and hints of violets on the nose, with powerful tannins, firm acidity and rich, concentrated red and black fruits. A long finish of spice and fruit. Drinking well now but will be fine with another couple of years’ ageing. Partner with cheese or as an after dinner treat.
Categories: Red Wine, Wine Tags: Late Bottled Vintage, PORT, TAYLORS
Les Douze 2008, Mont Tauch, Fitou
A dozen vignerons from the villages surrounding Tuchan decided to collectively produce the finest Fitou they could. Each proffered the vintage’s best Carignan, Grenache and Syrah grapes from their respective vineyards to produce this awesome blend. The aptly named Fitou Les Douze is a testament to teamwork, with its gloriously spicy, full-bodied flavours.
Categories: Red Wine, Wine Tags: Fitou Les Douze, vineyards
Château de Pennautier 2009, Cabardès
Made by winemaker Bertrand Seube, formerly of Château Mouton-Rothschild, using a blend of Bordeaux and Southern French varieties. Cabardès in Southern France is the only formal appellation which permits blending of this broad range of classic varieties in the same wine. Rustic aromas of raspberries, mullberries and cooking spices permeate from an intensely ruby coloured wine. A firm, tannic palate of spice and dark fruits leads to a layered, dry finish. Ideal with casseroles and red meat dishes, vegetable soups and cassoulet, or tagine. Drink over the next two years.
Categories: Red Wine, Wine Tags: Mouton Rothschild, Southern France, Southern French, wine