2016 Churchill LBV
Posted: 21:12 Wed 13 Apr 2022
Bottled on 14 January 2021 and opened almost exactly 1 year later. Decanted off a surprising amount of sediment. Deep ruby red colour with a medium rim. Fresh red cherry and strawberry nose, fragrant. Medium bodied palate, restrained fruit with considerable tannins and generous levels of acidity. Big aftertaste full of the fragrant fruit; slightly dry finish full of liquorice and aniseed. Good persistence. The back label recommends the wine be given 7-10 years from harvest and it will drink better than today if that advice is followed. 87/100. Tasted 08-Jan-22. Decanted 1 day.