Calon Segur - 2005 (750ml) viner 33 well-integrated

well-integrated

but the very dry style means this is probably not the best choice for those who are new to Madeira

2003 and 2004 may be the finest back-to-back vintages ever produced at Branaire

This luxurious offering possesses such extraordinary unctuosity

(Tasted at BI Wine & Spirit’s annual 10-Year On tasting

Calon Segur - 2005 (750ml) viner 33 well-integratedTasted from an ex chteau bottle at BI Wine & Spirits Calon Segur dinner in London, the 2005 Calon Segur is on par with the wonderful 2000. The only real difference is that this needs more time in bottle. It has a captivating nose: blackberry and boysenberry fruit coming at you at full pelt; dried blood and bacon fat developing as secondary aromas just behind. There is fine delineation here an underlying mineralit sure to surface with time. The palate