1985 Fonseca

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1985 Fonseca

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On Tuesday 5th May 2015, the evening before The B.F.T., in the year of Fonseca’s 200th Bicentenary, we gathered in the Boot & Flogger and tasted some Fonsecas.

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This thread is to hold the tasting notes for the 150cl magnum of Fonseca 1985.
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[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=91159#p91159]Here[/url] flash_uk wrote:I'm always in favour of a 24hr (or longer) decant time for F85.
Magnum of Fonseca 1985 decanted 18:00 the day before the event.

It was hoped that, this being a magnum, a quality-control sample would not be begrudged.

F85 magnum at D+20 minutes. Dark dark red, 95% opaque. Nose closed, showing dark fruit. Full sized- too young, plum, heat mid and late palate. Good weight, heavy but not super-heavy, consistent into the long ending. So far, so good.
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Cotton candy nose. Caramel taste, with a hint of cherry. Very pleasing. My husband is a tease because my glass is suddenly empty and there's no more. Please sir, may I have some more?
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That looks fantastic! I hope it shows as well as it looks in the pictures.
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At D+0 showing very nicely indeed. Security had to be tightened: now defended with a W86 LBV.
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The angel's share, or the angels' share? Not begrudged. Good defence, I approve.
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PhilW wrote:The angel's share, or the angels' share? Not begrudged. Good defence, I approve.
Only one is an angel, the other is a pedant. Thus "angel's share" I think.
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F85, magnum. Very dark red, 98% opaque. Palate still closed. Big, lovely, closed, showing dark plum. Did I mention dark plum? Old-school F85. Excellent Port. And, joy!, in magnum. — The Angel.
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Deep red, mature but with no bricking. Subdued on the nose showing little on the nose other than some mild and rounded sweet fruit. Gentle palate, slow and shy; languid fruit that meanders across the palate with deep, sweet fruit and surprisingly lively tannins. Good acidity that is a touch fierce but on the aftertaste this is fruity and delicious, full of blackcurrant ice-cream. Soft tannins accompany the long and delicious finish. This is great port. 95/100. Decanted 28 hours.
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