not least for the fact that it's such a great pound-for-pound value
The climatic condition is very similar to that of Fourchame
Vinified and aged in three and four year old barrels
there's a soft full attack
supported by silky tannins
Colheitas Pereira D’Oliveiras Boal Medium Sweet (bottled 2013, 12yo) 2001 white-frontignac not least for the factA delightful nose combines dark honey with herbal vegetal, red date, hazelnut, smoke and wood aged aromas. There's a range of forest smells (wood, damp foliage, sweet, fresh clean air ), faded plum and a maritime pungency (very much a Boal character) of iodine engendering an umami rich savouriness. The palate is incredibly subtle and unforced, a wine of natural delicacy where great aged character gives a medium sweet mid palate with considerable