TN: 2003 Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional Douro red
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2019 4:39 am
Purchased two bottles at auction arranged by the Norwegian State Wine Monopoly August this year.
Decanted 3.5 hrs. Dark red colour with a light rim and touch of brown. Lovely aroma with combination of oak, minerals and fruit. Full body. In the taste the power is there, but in a subdued way. Quite smooth but also with distinct tannins. Acidity and structure are OK, but unfortunately for this bottle the fruit is about to fade. A bit dry towards the end. Long aftertaste. The other bottle is also 16 years old and will be consumed soon. 90 pts.
Decanted 3.5 hrs. Dark red colour with a light rim and touch of brown. Lovely aroma with combination of oak, minerals and fruit. Full body. In the taste the power is there, but in a subdued way. Quite smooth but also with distinct tannins. Acidity and structure are OK, but unfortunately for this bottle the fruit is about to fade. A bit dry towards the end. Long aftertaste. The other bottle is also 16 years old and will be consumed soon. 90 pts.