2009 Croft
- Producer:
- Croft
- Origin:
-
Douro,
Port/vintage port,
Fortifieds,
PORTUGAL,
- Wine colour:
- red
- Wine style:
- sweet
- Closure style:
- cork
- Maturity:
- young
Uncorked:
More to this on the nose, with black fruit, floral character and a slight minty/eucalyptus note too. A little drier than the Skeffington, on the palate it is slightly lighter, more elegant and even a touch mineral, though today showing a tad attenuated for my taste. MMedium to short finish. Drink from 2025. (CW 18/05/11)
Jancis Robinson:
Blackish crimson. Mellow, well-behaved nose. Very soft, ripe and sweet. Quite different from the Fonseca and Taylor in terms of build - less concentrated. Then the tannin and, especially, acidity rise up and take you unawares at the end of the palate. Just very slightly scrawny on the finish with a tiny hint of greenness. I`d lash out on one of the more serious ports from this stable. Drink 2020-40, 17 points
Neal Martin:
The 2009 Croft has a very pure pretty bouquet with ripe blueberry and dark plum-scented bouquet. Fine definition although not quite as complex as I remember the 2007 at the same stage. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, supple tannins, moderate acidity, harmonious with a plush blackberry, crème de cassis and spice-tinged finish. Good potential, although I think the 2007 has an intellectual edge. Tasted May 2011.
Scores
17 points, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 9 May 2011
93 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, May 2011