Decanter 97 pts! Mid-amber with a coppery glint; lovely leathery complexity on the nose with raisins, dried figs and crystalised fruit; very smooth and suave with, glorious richness offset by a streak of acidity with a long, mouthfilling, figgy finish. A classic Malmsey with complexity and poise. Serve on its own after dinner or alongside a crème brûlée. (Drink between 2022 - 2122)
Vinous (Neal Martin) 93 pts! The 2007 Blandy’s Single Harvest Malmsey (2022 Bottling) has 125g/L residual sugar. Side-by-side, it shows better than the 2008 Bual – more vigour and presence on the nose with candied orange peel, grilled walnut, smoke and a touch of sea spray. The palate is very well balanced with fine grip, viscous in texture yet with counterbalancing acidity to keep it on its toes. Wonderful purity towards the finish with dried honey, mandarin, Chinese 5-spice and white pepper. This is an excellent Bual that should age with style. 2,600 bottles produced. (Drink between 2024 - 2050)
2007 Blandy's Madeira Malmsey
2007 Blandy's Madeira Malmsey
Decanter 97 pts! Mid-amber with a coppery glint; lovely leathery complexity on the nose with raisins, dried figs and crystalised fruit; very smooth and suave with, glorious richness offset by a streak of acidity with a long, mouthfilling, figgy finish. A classic Malmsey with complexity and poise. Serve on its own after dinner or alongside a crème brûlée. (Drink between 2022 - 2122)
Vinous (Neal Martin) 93 pts! The 2007 Blandy’s Single Harvest Malmsey (2022 Bottling) has 125g/L residual sugar. Side-by-side, it shows better than the 2008 Bual – more vigour and presence on the nose with candied orange peel, grilled walnut, smoke and a touch of sea spray. The palate is very well balanced with fine grip, viscous in texture yet with counterbalancing acidity to keep it on its toes. Wonderful purity towards the finish with dried honey, mandarin, Chinese 5-spice and white pepper. This is an excellent Bual that should age with style. 2,600 bottles produced. (Drink between 2024 - 2050)
