Cossart Gordon Sercial 5 YR Full Rich Madeira 750ml

Wine Advocate 90 Points | Wafting from the glass with aromas of figs, candied peel, dark chocolate, beeswax and a delicate hint of peat, Cossart Gordon's NV Malmsey 5 Year Old is medium to full-bodied, harmonious and complete, with fine depth at the core, ripe but racy acids and a well-defined finish. This is one of the finest examples of the category on the market and comes warmly recommended.Wine & Spirits Magazine 92 points As plump as a fresh fig, this is juicy and generous, lasting on a contrast between that fresh figgy ripeness and a savory note of coffee. A hint of mintiness keeps it clean.

Aged in American oak casks in the traditional 'Canteiro' method for 5 years. This includes a gentle heating of the wine in the loft of the lodges in Funchal. Over the years the wine is transferred from the top floors intermediate floors, and eventually to the floor at ground level where it is cooler. After this gradual 'aging, the wine is clarified and filtered before being bottled.

On the palate is Dry, very fresh with burnt tone, hints of hazelnut, dried fruits and apricot.

Delicious with desserts. Can be served with fruits, especially pineapple, fruit salad, rich cakes, strong cheeses or chocolate. Also good with coffee as a digestive. Winemaker Description.