| 2003 Prats and Symington, Chryseia, Douro (750ml) |
| Portugal (Red) |
| Wine Advocate: 92 |
Wine Spectator: 92 |
| Tasting notes |
"92 out of 100....Powerful and ripe, like a dry Port, with loads of dark plum, dark cherry, dark chocolate and vanilla flavors. Intense, with plenty of tannins, but within bounds and showing an underlying sense of finesse and elegance. Just a baby now. Best from 2007 through 2011. 6,410 cases made." - WS
"92 out of 100...Bright-rimmed ruby. Dense, brooding bouquet of ripe plum, cherry preserves, bitter chocolate, black tea and espresso, with a suggestion of vanillin oak spice. Broad and sappy, with sweet berry and cherry flavors accented by spicy oak, iron and mocha. For all its richness and concentration, this is nicely balanced, even elegant, with good lift to the ripe dark fruit flavors. Finishes with strong but harmonious tannins." - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
"92 out of 100...The 2003 Chryseia was one of my favorites from my Portuguese journeys in the Summer of 2006. This sexy, debonair wine is utterly delicious. The ripe, almost sappy fruit projects persistent flavors, a touch of licorice and it feels full in your mouth, even though the mid-palate is neither thick nor heavy, but in fact rather elegant. The texture is sensuous and the tannins are refined, but present, providing evidence that this wine can hold and develop. I might want more intensity, but this does have some subtle intensity. It is by no means flabby or lifeless, and as it sits and airs out, it does seem brighter. As it is, it presents a beautifully balanced picture, and the oak moderates considerably with substantial aeration. Keep that in mind, because it would be easy to dismiss this for oak treatment on too quick a taste. It is completely primary at the moment, which makes this a good time to taste it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it shuts down. If there is a quibble, the wine seems to promise little complexity. I did hold it until the next day, and while it wasn't particularly complex, I was surprised by how much the sweet fruit opened up, the oak integrated, and the wine became even tastier, while retaining its freshness. I enjoyed every sip of this. It just plain tastes great. Don't underestimate it, which is easy to do in a quick taste.....There were approximately 3,205 cases produced. Drink 2007-2015." - WA
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| Bottle Price:$28.50 |
Size: 750ml |
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