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Sunday, June 9, 2024

2019 Chateâu Beaumont Les Pierriéres


 Very good Bordeaux. Strong nose and taste of black currant, with spices in the taste. Very low on sugar, a bit of sour note, usual for Blaye, which enhances taste. Will buy again, when available.

Enjoyed it with salmon grilled on a cedar plank.

Monday, June 3, 2024

2020 Bellevue Favereau


 Classic Bordeaux. Strong black currant note in the nose and taste. Almost no sugar. Good finish. I will definitely buy more.

Was great with grilled tuna.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

2022 Cancellus Rose

 


Good Rosé. A bit of plum, a hint of raspberries. No gas, so usual for Portuguese wines.

Enjoyed it with grilled bonito.

Monday, May 6, 2024

Mundus Rosé


 Simple and light Rosé, which is exactly what the label says. With a bit of gas, but not unpleasant. Mostly OK, but I already found better Rosé wines in Portugal.

Was OK with seafood paella.

2020 Pai d'Aviz

 


Huge disappointment. This wine doesn't have any class. Feels like cheap cooking wine, nothing more.

Didn't add anything to excellent grilled veal.

2021 Espirito do Cõa


 This wine has class. It feels like Bordeaux. Same strong black currant and sour cherry notes. Unfortunately, it's similar to Médoc, has the same light bitter note, which I don't like.

Was OK with grilled tuna.

Friday, April 26, 2024

2023 JP Azeitão Syrah

 


We moved to Portugal. I'm starting to describe local wines we tried.

This one - Rosé. Drinkable, but that's about all I can say about it. There are better wines here.

Wasn't bad with pizza with grilled shrimp.