2004-QUINTA-DO-NOVAL-Late-Bottled-Vintage

QUINTA DO NOVAL

2004 Late Bottled Vintage

Origin Portugal, Port
ABV 19.5%

Noval's unfiltered Late Bottled Vintage is one of only a handful of LBVs that can justifiably carry the 'Vintage' title, and for the first time carries the full Quinta do Noval name (rather than just Noval). A captivating nose of sweet spice and tobacco, like a freshly opened tin of Balkan Sobrane. Youthful and delicious at this stage, packed with blackberry, elderflower and plummy fruit, and an alluring austerity on the very long and remarkably dry finish. This can undoubtedly be cellared for a good ten years or more, making it a fantastic bargain for those looking for an alternative to a vintage port. L&S (Mar 2011)


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The LBV style of port is released when it's ready to drink, and this one has the purring power and chocolate-edged dark fruit to make it a joy right now, but my experience of older vintages suggests it's worth squirreling the odd bottle away for at least a decade.David Williams, The Observer (Apr 2013)

The most recent release of Noval’s LBV, the 2004 has a primal bouquet with subtle aromas of blackberry, wild hedgerow, heather and a touch of liquorice. With further aeration it develops an engaging floral notes: more rose petal than violet. The palate is very well balanced with a seductive sense of purity with a very harmonious, dare I say, almost understated finish with touches of white pepper, dark cherry and tobacco. There is something austere that reminds me of a Claret, that dryness enhancing freshness and delineation. Wonderful. Drink 2013-2025+ Tasted October 2010. Rating: 93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Mar 2011)

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