Robertparker.com | 94-96/100 RP | Drink date: 2020-2070 "The 2017 Vintage Port, set for release in October, is a 50/30 blend of Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, plus 20% Touriga Nacional and various others, aged in an equal mixture of stainless steel and chestnut vats for 12 months. It comes in with less than 90 grams of residual sugar. Although a tank sample, it was the final blend and set for bottling in a couple of weeks. This blows the 2016 away on every feature. It shows far more structure, more power, more depth and a longer finish to go with its great fruit and concentrated mid-palate. I saw a version that was a fresh pour and another that had been decanted. They were both stunning and intense. The decanted version had not budged much—if anything, it showed more power. This is a long-term ager and, I suspect, the best fortified wine yet seen from the winery. People are drinking Ports younger these days, but it does not mean you should. I wouldn't get near this for 15 years, but you can certainly dive in earlier if you must. It will age at least 50 years."
Land: Portugal
Jaartal: 2017
Regio: Douro
Appelatie / Herkomst: Douro DOC
Druivenras: Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, en andere
Serveertemperatuur: 14-16°C
