Cossart Gordon Bual Colheita 2005 Madeira Wine

Cossart Gordon’s Colheita Bual 2005 is a vintage Madeira wine made entirely from Bual grapes. After harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation off the skins with natural yeasts in stainless-steel tanks, then is fortified to preserve sweetness. It is aged in oak casks following the traditional canteiro method, allowing gradual exposure to temperature variation in the Madeira lodges, which develops depth, complexity and a characteristic oxidative character over time.

On tasting, Colheita Bual 2005 displays a rich amber-gold colour with reflections of old gold. Aromas are complex and mature, with dried fruits, caramel, toasted nuts and hints of orange peel. The palate is rich and luscious but balanced by vibrant acidity; flavours of fig, honey, and walnut linger in a long finish. With its established vintage character, this Madeira is wonderful as an after-dinner wine or paired with desserts, nuts or cheese.