1955 Fonseca

[jdaw1]

On Monday 19^th January 2015 we gathered in the Red Room of the Boot and Flogger to drink some Fonseca, including a bottle that had been drawn from an imperial on Saturday 17^th (discussion).

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1985 Fonseca (imperial);
• 1985 Fonseca (magnum ‘#1’);
• 1985 Fonseca (single);
• 1992 Fonseca (‘†’);
• 1999 Ferreira Quinta da Leda (‘‡’);
• 2000 Sandeman;
• 1992 Fonseca (AHB);
• 1970 Fonseca (MPM);
• 1955 Fonseca (IDJ);
• Unknown Fonseca (CMAG);
• 1977 Fonseca (CPR);
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

F55 (IDJ). Brick red, 30%. For my Port palate, too acidic, but for those liking that, good Port underneath.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Mature red, some slight bricking, lovely appearance. Nosing of redcurrants and woodsmoke, powerful and pronounced. Sweet and smooth on the palate; powerful and mouthfilling. Poised and balanced, but very big. Wonderful, long finish; massive and fruity. Very, very fine - really very impressive. Stunningly youthful. 95/100.