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RAREST MADEIRA
The main part of the Madeira’s were bought on the island and this collection was carefully build up over decades. Stored in a dedicated temperature controlled cellar, this large collection of rare Madeiras is one of the most complete, unique and of the highest quality.
H.M. Borges, Madeira "Pather" 1720
Madeira
Bottled in 1989. Wax capsule with B seal. Stencilled old bottle with back label. Level: into-neck
Tasting note: This is the older bottling, the other was done in 1989. The cork in this bottle was from the 1970s. Tasted at the Borges lodge with the family in July 2020.
After opening the wine needed to come around and open up. Already a short time in the glass did its wonders and transformed the aromas significantly. An intriguing, refined nose of subtle fudge notes and floral aromas prevail over sweet fruits. All quite refined and in superb balance, a symphony. Very concentrated, even shortly after opening this Pather is making a strong impression. Must have been a high quality wine from the start. Which makes you think how Madeira looked when the grapes for this wine were harvested, a rare emotion.
The start of taste is fairly rich for a Terrantez, flowing out in a soft but very concentrated way. Finalizing with impressive aromas and a highly concentrated acidity, all in superb balance. The start is fairly rich while the finish is dry, all with high extracts. A strong wine of Royal Class, complex, impressive, with a fantastic balance. This is amazing, beautiful, full of emotions which leaves you speechless. Grateful to enjoy such a history in a bottle.
The day after I was able to retaste this 1720 from the same bottle, now after 24 hours it showed fantastically well. Strong flavored and multi-dimensional. This is so complex, with a sheer superb balance. In the same a touch drier style of the highest quality. Especially the taste is fantastically balanced, refined with infinitive life ahead. Vinous 300 year old history of unbelievable high quality. It’s with honor to those who harvested these grapes in the early 18th century that I bow my head.
Last tasted July 2021. Edwin Vos
1 bottle per lot
The main part of the Madeira’s were bought on the island and this collection was carefully build up over decades. Stored in a dedicated temperature controlled cellar, this large collection of rare Madeiras is one of the most complete, unique and of the highest quality.
H.M. Borges, Madeira "Pather" 1720
Madeira
Bottled in 1989. Wax capsule with B seal. Stencilled old bottle with back label. Level: into-neck
Tasting note: This is the older bottling, the other was done in 1989. The cork in this bottle was from the 1970s. Tasted at the Borges lodge with the family in July 2020.
After opening the wine needed to come around and open up. Already a short time in the glass did its wonders and transformed the aromas significantly. An intriguing, refined nose of subtle fudge notes and floral aromas prevail over sweet fruits. All quite refined and in superb balance, a symphony. Very concentrated, even shortly after opening this Pather is making a strong impression. Must have been a high quality wine from the start. Which makes you think how Madeira looked when the grapes for this wine were harvested, a rare emotion.
The start of taste is fairly rich for a Terrantez, flowing out in a soft but very concentrated way. Finalizing with impressive aromas and a highly concentrated acidity, all in superb balance. The start is fairly rich while the finish is dry, all with high extracts. A strong wine of Royal Class, complex, impressive, with a fantastic balance. This is amazing, beautiful, full of emotions which leaves you speechless. Grateful to enjoy such a history in a bottle.
The day after I was able to retaste this 1720 from the same bottle, now after 24 hours it showed fantastically well. Strong flavored and multi-dimensional. This is so complex, with a sheer superb balance. In the same a touch drier style of the highest quality. Especially the taste is fantastically balanced, refined with infinitive life ahead. Vinous 300 year old history of unbelievable high quality. It’s with honor to those who harvested these grapes in the early 18th century that I bow my head.
Last tasted July 2021. Edwin Vos
1 bottle per lot
Special notice
This lot is subject to standard Swiss VAT rules and 7.7% VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and the ‘buyer’s premium’
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Edwin Vos
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