Petit Cheval other_regions Some more time in bottle

Some more time in bottle has made this a classic Port from start to finish in terms of aromatics and flavors

elegant finish

The 2000 is not especially subtle or nuanced

but the fruit here is even more gorgeous and seductive

intense and mineral-inflected broad-shouldered flavors are an exercise in restraint

Petit Cheval other_regions Some more time in bottleBright medium red. Strawberry, redcurrant and violet on the nose. Juicy and vinous, with redcurrant and delicate coffee flavors showing good sweetness and plenty of early appeal. Finishes moderately long and a bit simple, with a hint of dusty minerals, repeating floral nuances and smooth tannins. A lovely wine expressing pristine aromas and flavors. Pierre Lurton and technical director Pierre Olivier Clouet told me that the final blend is 72% merlot