NV S. Leonardo 30 year old tawny port
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:30 am
Have had many of these in various bottlings, and it is now time to write a proper tasting note. It seems bottling 2016 is a tiny bit better (one point) than 2014 and 2015.
Bottled 2016. Decanted 2 hrs. Medium to dark brown colour, but still the colour is transparent. A very pleasant appealing aroma of citrus, oak and minerals (latter a bit subdued). Quite heavy aroma actually. Full body. Powerful and elegant in a wonderful combination. Well-structured and also well-balanced acidity/sweetness. The citrus is there in a fully integrated way throughout the whole consumption period, and without increasing in acidity. Hints of honey in the background. Long elegant aftertaste. 95 pts.
Bottled 2016. Decanted 2 hrs. Medium to dark brown colour, but still the colour is transparent. A very pleasant appealing aroma of citrus, oak and minerals (latter a bit subdued). Quite heavy aroma actually. Full body. Powerful and elegant in a wonderful combination. Well-structured and also well-balanced acidity/sweetness. The citrus is there in a fully integrated way throughout the whole consumption period, and without increasing in acidity. Hints of honey in the background. Long elegant aftertaste. 95 pts.