Nice for its price. — 7 years ago
1965 Baga from Barraida (Agueda), Casal Mor 'Caves Primavera' is still made to this day! Founded in 1944.
So, now the wine!
Color of tawny and brick, absolutely as expected at this age. The cork was whole when pulled via Durand, a little wet and very dark.
The nose was sous bois, crushed fall leaves, dried chipped beef, citrus peel, dried flowers and red fruits.
The palate was elegant and indeed tasted Portuguese, with some notes and textures that reminded me of old Barbaresco, Rioja and even Burgundy in its purity and finnesse.
Further time won't help this wine, but to taste this history, this snapshot of time, is one of the reasons I love wine so much.
Obrigado! — 7 years ago
First of the season, #durand photo bomb #delectableapp — 9 years ago
Dry and refreshing — 9 years ago
Super gut ! — 9 years ago
Excellent French wine! Grenache Mourvèdre blend. — 8 years ago
Everything great Bordeaux should be. Cork crumbled in the Durand but first sniff and I knew it was on. Waves of saddle leather, tobacco, cedar, forrest floor and cherries. The wine was intense but more feminine than I expected, a great balance. Truly one of the best and most memorable bottles I've had the last few years. This is what drinking wine is all about, experiences that shake you to your core. — 9 years ago
Thanks Genie! — 9 years ago
Classic cool climate Syrah. Pepper, brambly fruit, barnyard, leather, spicy funk and dirt. Lovely. — 10 years ago
Exuberant nose of spice, cherry cough drop, wood shavings, sour cherry. Very aromatic. Round, sappy and juicy with nice balance and freshnes. Clean and mineral finish redolent of spices and red cherries. Nice suave tannins. Showing very well. Terrific balance. — 7 years ago
Rust...dusty and dried tertiary beauty of red fruits, spice, leather and forest floor...fun and actually better than the last bottle!
Should have used the #durand! Old Bordeaux transforms into a much wider spectrum of cuisine pairing. We had this with a seared duck breast and confit leg...excellent match! — 8 years ago
Very nice Red Burgundy. More fruit than I expected if a bit less earth. Went exceptionally well with our food selections; Salmon and lamb but good match for both. — 9 years ago
Toasty oak nose. This is 2014. Very cherry. Sappy and very pure fruit. Excellent intensity. Very pure. Long. 2014 is looking good. — 9 years ago
Peter Falk
Briljant Bourgogne! Underbara smaker av mörka körsbär, mandel, kanel och rostade fat. — 6 years ago