1914 Bual Leacock

To record tasting notes and thoughts on fortified wines we might try which do not come from the demarcated region of the Douro Valley
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winesecretary
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1914 Bual Leacock

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Wood. Treacle. Figs. Citrus. Really lovely balance.

A better madeira than the 1877 Terrantez tasted alongside, although the Terrantez was a more astonishing drink.

Consumed 23/5/23
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Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 1914 Bual Leacock

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My, oh my! Sometimes you have the opportunity to taste a wine and just fall in love. So complex, such a range of citrus fruit peel. If this was in a jar and not a bottle it would be spread on toast for breakfast every morning.

Leacock Bual 1914: in barrel 65 years and in bottle 45 years; decanted 6 weeks; deep brown colour, 70% opaque. Massive marmite nose, so expressive! Smooth entry on the palate, rounded and beautifully balanced with marmite and mushroom. The balance is incredible with a little sweetness showing through the powerful acidity. Mouth-filling aftertaste, hints of honey with plenty of citrus oil - but every form of citrus you can imagine! Wonderful acidity, wonderful citrus; wonderful wine!  97/100. Tasted 23-May-23. Decanted 6 weeks.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
winesecretary
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I should add - 35 day decant from which it distinctly benefitted. Straight out of the bottle it tasted like tea steeped with iodine.
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