It adds a layer of depth to the 2015 LBV this issue and more intensity of flavor—it's quite delicious, and the concentrated fruit is more lifted. It will age better too.
17
Jancis Robinson
2017
JancisRobinson.com:
17
punten
Fragrance of pure dark fruit combined with a light/wild herbal note, becoming more floral in the glass. Extremely polished in texture, chalky and smooth, but still vibrant.
92
Parker
2016
The Wine Advocate:
92
punten
The 2016 Vintage Port is a field blend with 96 grams of sugar. This is the final blend and out of cask, set to be bottled in a week or so. Sweet up front, although the paper statistics don't suggest that, this has plenty of tannic pop on the finish. Manuel Lobo, comparing to the 2015, said that the fruit was better on the 2015, while this 2016 had more muscle...
This spectacular estate sloping down to the Douro river has produced a rich Port. It is still structured, layered with tannins, a truffle aroma and prune and spice flavors.
95
James Suckling
2022
JamesSuckling.com:
95
punten
Effusive aromas of violets, roses, ripe strawberries and blackberry preserves, then powerful, tannic and concentrated on the palate. It is built for decades of aging before it hits its prime.
94
Vinous
2022
Vinous:
94
punten
The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth entry, assiduously spiced with white pepper, clove and hints of marjoram towards the extended finish. Wonderful.
