2003 Krohn Colheita (bottled 2013)
Posted: 08:22 Sun 22 Jun 2014
(Bottled in 2013)
(Thanks to AW77, who suggested I try this one)
17.50 euros from Garrafeira Nacional in Lisbon
Decanted at midday: Fiery hot. Red/brown - some sweetness, some fruit, but it's hard to taste past the burning sensations
D + 4 hours: Intense heat has faded. Rich, thick, not as fruity as the recent LBVs I've been trying
D + 8 hours: Deeper flavour now, some fruit, figs, caramel
D + 24 hours: Nicely round and smooth now, if a little sweet and thick - acceptable heat on the swallow
D + 32 hours: Putting on weight now, thickening up - some leather, not fruity, some heat dissipated - decent finish - hard to believe this is the same Port as that which I decanted
D + 48 hours: Some heat has returned, but somehow it seems more part of the drink rather than an optional extra now.
D + 56 hours: Very smooth, rich, luscious drink - fruit with a caramel chaser, but not lasting long.
Summary: I enjoyed this - perhaps not quite as much as the Graham 2008 LBV or Burmester 2007 LBV, but plenty acceptable, and, at this price, it's not a stretch. I bought the last bottle from that particular Garrafeira Nacional, but perhaps they have more stock - if so, I'll get another one or 2 and see how it changes over the next 5 years or so.
(Thanks to AW77, who suggested I try this one)
17.50 euros from Garrafeira Nacional in Lisbon
Decanted at midday: Fiery hot. Red/brown - some sweetness, some fruit, but it's hard to taste past the burning sensations
D + 4 hours: Intense heat has faded. Rich, thick, not as fruity as the recent LBVs I've been trying
D + 8 hours: Deeper flavour now, some fruit, figs, caramel
D + 24 hours: Nicely round and smooth now, if a little sweet and thick - acceptable heat on the swallow
D + 32 hours: Putting on weight now, thickening up - some leather, not fruity, some heat dissipated - decent finish - hard to believe this is the same Port as that which I decanted
D + 48 hours: Some heat has returned, but somehow it seems more part of the drink rather than an optional extra now.
D + 56 hours: Very smooth, rich, luscious drink - fruit with a caramel chaser, but not lasting long.
Summary: I enjoyed this - perhaps not quite as much as the Graham 2008 LBV or Burmester 2007 LBV, but plenty acceptable, and, at this price, it's not a stretch. I bought the last bottle from that particular Garrafeira Nacional, but perhaps they have more stock - if so, I'll get another one or 2 and see how it changes over the next 5 years or so.