Bottled in 2015, coming with 149 g. of residual sugar. A wine with elegance, finesse, and an astonishing acidity that balanced the richness and unctuosity.
Roy Hersh (2010) 96 points: "The 1875 is a tough act to follow, but to be fair, this admirably held its own. Expansive essence of eucalyptus, espresso, apricot, maple and a nutty roasted note, providing an elusive profile, each new sniff different than the last. Unctuous from the first sip, it was every bit as complex as the 1875 but lacked its sheer intensity. An infused beauty with flavors of figs, tart lemon sorbet, burnt sugar and candied hazelnuts. The richness and density cannot be ignored as this is a sweet n' sour Madeira with tension, and a remarkably long aftertaste."
Robert Parker: 96 points
Wine Spectator: 98 points
Jancis Robinson: 18.5 points
Port and Madeira wines are Cuban leaves best friends. The complexity, power yet elegance and smoothness delivered by the fortified wines offer a great combination with cigars.The best pairing depen...read more