“Fresh, silky, and subtly concentrated, it reveals its fruit essence on the palate.[...] The fresh, fruity character makes it both smooth and flavorful. It also has ripe tannins. It has aging potential, but don’t hesitate to enjoy it right away.” (Wine Advocate 2019 - Mark Squires)
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Eye
Deep red color
Nose
With spicy aromas and rich notes of chocolate and black plum
Palate
A lovely freshness, with a finish featuring smoky and fruity notes
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with teriyaki beef, Portuguese-style grilled chicken served with baby potatoes...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Cedro do Noval 2017, bottled about three weeks before this tasting, is a blend of 55% Touriga Nacional, 25% Syrah, 15% Touriga Franca, and the remainder Tinto Cão, all aged for 14 months in French oak barrels of varying ages. (This Syrah, of course, means it bears the Duriense regional designation, not the Douro DOC.) Fresh, silky, and subtly concentrated, it reveals its fruit essence on the palate. The Syrah brings its typical characteristics but not gamey notes. This is another red that seems to benefit from the 2017 vintage. The fresh, fruity sensation makes it both smooth and flavorful. It also has ripe tannins. It can age for some time, but don’t hesitate to drink it as soon as it’s released. This one may not be available on the market until 2020.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Blueberry compote, smoked meat, bark, and crushed stone. Herbal notes. Medium-bodied to full-bodied with silky tannins. Flavorful and round. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 14 reviews
Review by Mr. OLIVIER M. Posted on June 10, 2022
A powerhouse of balance and power right now
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Review by Mr. PATRICE P. Posted on October 4, 2021
Wonderful aromas. Too acidic on the palate. 13–14/20.
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU W. Posted on 10/30/2020
Medium-deep to deep ruby color with purple highlights. On the nose, dark aromas: dark fruit, coffee, ink. Still very compact overall. On the palate, it’s more of the same. Dark impressions and concentrated power. This needs time, just like a Vintage Port. Not much to enjoy right now, but you can taste the potential. Let it age for 6 years and then taste it again. Score: 15.5+ /20
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER H. Posted on September 3, 2020
A very well-balanced wine, with silky, refined tannins, good concentration, just the right amount of extraction, and well-integrated oak... a real treat in a beautiful bottle.
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Review by Mr. THOMAS T. Posted on May 17, 2020
Small jar of Vosges honey
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Review by Mr. HUGUES P. Published on 12/01/2025
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Review by Mr. PIERRE D. Posted on 02/02/2021
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Review by Mr. MICHAEL B. Posted on January 21, 2021
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