NV Villar d'Allen Tawny 10YO (bottled 2012)

[Alex Bridgeman]

Bottled 2012, blended by Miguel Braga. This is an early blend which may change before bottling. The plan is to bottle only in small runs - perhaps 1,000 litres (110 cases) at a time. Deep honey in colour, with a firm mahogany centre. Surprisingly little VA on the nose, just a sharp citrus acidity. On the palate this has a lovely smooth texture, and gentle flavour profile and a soft acidity - lots of dates and dried fig. Gentle mocha on a gentle finish. This is a very gentle and elegant wine. 86/100. 15-Jun-12.

[Alex Bridgeman]

VdA10Y: cloudy, also mahogany. Strong heat early palate, with caramel (rather than the 20Y’s fudge), and no dairy. Very long with a hint of mocha and vanilla late palate.