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LOT 359

Lot 359

CROFT PORTO VINTAGE 2011 (1)
FONSECA PORTO VINTAGE 2011 (1) WA (97-98)

CROFT PORTO VINTAGE 2011 (1)
FONSECA PORTO VINTAGE 2011 (1) WA (97-98)
Lot 359 Details
CROFT PORTO VINTAGE 2011 (1)

Douro, Portugal.
marked label.

FONSECA PORTO VINTAGE 2011 (1)

Douro, Portugal.
scuffed label.

The Fonseca 2011 is typically more forthcoming on the nose compared to the bashful Croft: a strident bouquet with lifted scents of freshly picked blackberries, kirsch, crushed stone and a dash of Hoi Sin and oyster sauce. It is very well-defined, very focused and direct. The palate is silky smooth with not a rough edge in sight, though not a typically voluptuous Fonseca because of the keen thread of acidity and the structure that lends this mighty Port wonderful backbone. A slight viscosity on the finish lacquers the tongue and indicates a core of sweet fruit is ticking away underneath that will surely explode several years after bottling. A tincture of salted licorice on the aftertaste is very attractive. This will turn out to become an outstanding Fonseca, the growing season taming its exuberance with spectacular results. So much potential, but just 6,000 cases were produced. Tasted May 2013. WA (97-98)

2 bts.    per lot $300 - $500

Realised: $360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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