2009 Fonseca
Secondary Description
A good nose with plenty of fruit, minerals and herbs. Tannic in the mouth, the weightiest by far and showing all the hallmarks of a classic, backward and structured Fonseca that will be around when many others have bitten the dust. Today`s finish slightly abrupt, but very hopeful for the future, this is a properly brooding port. (CW 11/05/11)
Producer
Origin
Douro, Port/vintage port, Fortifieds, PORTUGAL
Colour
red
Wine Style
sweet
Dominant Grape
Touriga Nacional blend
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
20%
Score
17.5 points, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 9 May 2011 93 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, May 2011
| Case 6x75cl | |
|---|---|
| Stock in Warehouse | - |
| Stock on Order* | 1 |
| Price ib | £195.00 |
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Media Reviews
Jancis Robinson
Blackish purple. Heady, opulent nose - really very winning indeed already! But on the palate there seems to be just a slight hole in the middle, a lack of sheer fruit weight. Long and vibrato on the finish though until an extremely dry note on the very end. This reminds me of a fortified version of a 2003 right bank bordeaux. Drink 2030-50 17.5+ points
Neal Martin
The Fonseca 2009 has a very ripe sweet prune and fig-tinged bouquet that is very precocious. Touches of smoke, raisin and dark plum begin to emerge with time, though it needs to evolve a little more cohesion. The palate is full-bodied with saturated tannins, luscious dark berried fruit, touches of pomegranate, fig and dates that lead to a gently grippy, persistent finish. This is a fine Fonseca, but I wanted it to give me more flamboyance and brio. Tasted May 2011.