Abreu Thorevilos 2003 750mL (Soiled Label) Portugal "Ripe and rich fruit on

"Ripe and rich fruit on the nose with dried berry and dark chocolate character

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This is a big but not massive vintage for the Rousseau Cham and I like the sense of proportion and particularly so on the harmonious

This extraordinary red burgundy is soft and more developed than either the Chambertin-Clos de Beze or Chambertin

Opulent and mouth-coating

Abreu Thorevilos 2003 750mL (Soiled Label) Portugal "Ripe and rich fruit on"Like the Madrona Ranch, the 2003 Thorevilos comes from the St. Helena AVA. Co owned with Ric Forman, this is one of the true first growth sites in all of California. The dense plum ruby purple color is followed by aromas of white acacia flowers, blueberry liqueur, creme de cassis and incense. The wine cuts a slightly deeper, richer, fuller bodied mouthfeel than even the Madrona, but displays no harshness. Just entering its plateau of full maturity,