1999 Quinta do Noval LBV
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 12:59 pm
Similar dense colour to the ’98. Slightly more towards Burgundy but not much to call. A more obvious nose of sweet alcoholic fruit – showing crème de cassis. Good depth and bodied to the palate, balanced and while youthful, certainly drinkable. I was struck but how similar rather than different, once you’ve taken the year’s difference into account. This came across very much as I recall the ’98 at this stage. Indeed, the longer this was open, the alcohol and the associated sweetness dropped away showing more ’98 like although I’m not sure this is as concentrated. Today the quality is about the same, but the ’99 comes across more jammy and 2000 like in terms of maturity, whereas the ’98 shows more ’97 like characteristics. Take your pick! 90/100.
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