Andresen Colheita Port 1968
S$298.00
Dark coppery color. Deep aromas of rancio, roasted coffee beans, cigar box and exotic wood. In the mouth, it is a powerful and complex Colheita with notes of apricots, prune and tobacco. A lovely and long aftertaste. Another great Colheita from Andresen.
Mark Squire (Robert Parker 2015) 95 points: The 1968 Colheita Port is a typical Douro blend bottled in 2015 and coming in at 160 grams per liter of residual sugar. It was easily the best of the mini-vertical in this issue. True, I tend to be biased in favor of the oldies, but who isn't? This opens with some delicacy, but it is also remarkably viscous in the mid-palate. It fleshes out, demonstrating some concentration of fruit as well as intense aromatics and a long finish, but, most of all, it is always impeccably well balanced. Supple, yet finishing with some intensity, this covers all the bases. Did I mention that it is quite delicious, too? The price is pretty reasonable for the age and quality."
Mark Squire (Robert Parker 2015) 95 points: The 1968 Colheita Port is a typical Douro blend bottled in 2015 and coming in at 160 grams per liter of residual sugar. It was easily the best of the mini-vertical in this issue. True, I tend to be biased in favor of the oldies, but who isn't? This opens with some delicacy, but it is also remarkably viscous in the mid-palate. It fleshes out, demonstrating some concentration of fruit as well as intense aromatics and a long finish, but, most of all, it is always impeccably well balanced. Supple, yet finishing with some intensity, this covers all the bases. Did I mention that it is quite delicious, too? The price is pretty reasonable for the age and quality."
Vintage: 1968
Alcohol content: 20%
Volume: 50 cl
Grapes: Blend of traditional grapes from the Douro
Cellaring: drink or keep for a few decades
Serving: 13 to 14 C
Last: 6 to 8 weeks after opening
Last: 6 to 8 weeks after opening
Pairing: Like any Tawny Port this 68 will match all kinds of desserts such as a creme brûlée or an almond tart. It may also be served as a digestif with or without a cigar.