And it's shockingly youthful for its age

There is outstanding volume to the big-bodied and overtly muscular flavors that coat the palate with dry extract while delivering excellent length on the dusty and built-to-age finish

complex and hugely long finish

it is a very elegant Port with a touch of understatement

I think I've never seen such an elegant Cheval des Andes

Bellevue Mondotte other_regions_italy And it's shockingly youthful forRuby red. Roasted plum, toffee, game and nutty oak on the nose. Lush, fat and stuffed with fruit. A wonderfully pliant 2002 with noteworthy density and richness. Sound acids and suave but firm edged tannins give this excellent balance. Finishes very long and ripe. This is even stronger than it appeared to be from barrel last spring. Stephen Tanzer