1977 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:27 pm
I've had this particular VP on only two previous ocasions, one was recent and was only a quick glass without decanting. So I am very excited to give this a proper taste and evaluate if what I thought of it earlier was true or not. Here is the first 13 hours of TN's...more to come tomorrow, just to see how this holds up over a couple of days.
On Decanting;
Dark ruby red that is darker than most 30 year old Ports and there is no signs of fading at all. The nose was very tight but showed loganberries and some violets. The palate was also very tight and not giving much up in the way of fruit. There was a lot of drying tannins and good acidity though and the finish was long, but again tight. Very promising at this early stage.
+5 hours;
This has really darkened in the past 5 hours. The nose has some very beautifull violets, black cherries, and loganberries. Although the secondary notes of violet are just starting to show and the primary fruit can still be easily found. The palate is the same, with some primary plums, cedar, and a touch of heat that is still a little tight but starting to give a little. The finish is long but still not giving up much at the moment. If I'd have to guess blind I would swear this was a 1995 VP. At this stage I gave it a 93-94 points.
+13 hours;
If it was dark earlier, its really dark now. I've seen some 1998's and 1999's that aren't this dark. Hard to believe this year is its 30 year anniversary. The palate has finally started to strut its stuff and has vibrant red berries, violets, and those wonderful early secondary nuances (or floralness) that I love in older VP's. The acidity and tannins are in full swing and are not showing any signs of slowing. The finish is just awsome now, big, filling, and last for what seems like forever. 96-97 points.
Since the first time I've had this i've always thought this was the sleeper of the vintage and this bottle proves it. I'm glad I just recently stocked up on these because they will easliy last another 20+ years. A stunning bottle from a producer that rarely gets its just dues.
On Decanting;
Dark ruby red that is darker than most 30 year old Ports and there is no signs of fading at all. The nose was very tight but showed loganberries and some violets. The palate was also very tight and not giving much up in the way of fruit. There was a lot of drying tannins and good acidity though and the finish was long, but again tight. Very promising at this early stage.
+5 hours;
This has really darkened in the past 5 hours. The nose has some very beautifull violets, black cherries, and loganberries. Although the secondary notes of violet are just starting to show and the primary fruit can still be easily found. The palate is the same, with some primary plums, cedar, and a touch of heat that is still a little tight but starting to give a little. The finish is long but still not giving up much at the moment. If I'd have to guess blind I would swear this was a 1995 VP. At this stage I gave it a 93-94 points.
+13 hours;
If it was dark earlier, its really dark now. I've seen some 1998's and 1999's that aren't this dark. Hard to believe this year is its 30 year anniversary. The palate has finally started to strut its stuff and has vibrant red berries, violets, and those wonderful early secondary nuances (or floralness) that I love in older VP's. The acidity and tannins are in full swing and are not showing any signs of slowing. The finish is just awsome now, big, filling, and last for what seems like forever. 96-97 points.
Since the first time I've had this i've always thought this was the sleeper of the vintage and this bottle proves it. I'm glad I just recently stocked up on these because they will easliy last another 20+ years. A stunning bottle from a producer that rarely gets its just dues.
