2003 Blandy Boal Colheita Madeira
€ 46.34 / 50 cl
| Producer | Blandy's |
| Region | Madeira |
| Grapes | Boal (Bual) |
| Alcohol | 20%vol |
| Serving | 18°C, no need to decant Store upright: the acidity attacks the cork if the bottle lies down |
| Drinking window | Until 2050 |
| Scores | 92/100 Wine Enthusiast |
Vanilla, flowers and caramel: an elegant Boal Colheita.
Tasting note
This 2003 Boal Colheita is elegant and balanced, with a classic Boal bouquet of vanilla, flowers and spice. These cooling notes contrast with warmer toffee and caramel on the finish. Ready to drink now.
The story
Boal is the Portuguese name of the grape, Bual the English one (it is also called Boal Cachudo). It grows mainly in the south of the island, between 100 and 300 m altitude, and in the north near São Vicente.
Food pairing
Cheeses such as blue cheese, Stilton, Gruyère, Manchego and Emmental. Dried fruit. Crème brûlée, caramel desserts with apple, apricot, pecans, cherries, almonds, hazelnuts or dried figs, and vanilla ice cream. Also a fine companion to a pipe, cigar or aromatic tobacco.
Critics & Awards
92/100 Wine Enthusiast | Tasted: Jan 2017
Silver – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2017
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