Classificatie | Cru Classe |
Wijnsoort | Versterkt |
Producent | Fonseca |
Jaar | 1994 |
Land | Portugal |
Streek | Douro |
Druif | Port Blend, |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Licht beschadigd |
Drinkbaar | -2035 |
Voorraad | 0 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Perfect |
One of the most spectacular 1994s, this opaque purple-colored wine is an exotic, flamboyant, ostentatious port. Extremely fragrant and pungent, with a flashy display of jammy cassis, pepper, licorice, and truffles, this port is an attention-grabber. Awesomely rich, and full-bodied, with superb length, richness, and overall balance, it possesses a huge mid-palate, layers of flavor, an unctuous texture, and a blockbuster finish. Everything is in place, with the brandy and tannin well-integrated, even concealed by the masses of fruit and glycerin.
Hold on to your hat. This is the best Fonseca since 1977, and it's probably even better than that classic vintage--more like the breathtaking 1948. Mind-blowing, with masses of color, aroma and fruit flavor. Smells like fermenting berries, boasting loads of crushed grape, violet and berry character. Big, full-bodied and very sweet, with tons of tannins and a sweet finish. Tannic and huge, it's a long-term, great Port.