2004 P.D.O. Plagies Melitona (O.P.A.P.) / Πλαγιές Μελίτωνα Chateau Porto Carras, BIO, Macedonia / Μακεδονία, Greece

Compact nose, dried berries, herbaceous and some light burnt notes, cedar, pimento and juniper, some old oak. Fairly mature on the palate, delicate, juicy, dried mixed berry fruit, touch of plums and pomaceous fruit, hint of citrus, herbs and spices, integrated, slightly astringent tannins, has some substance and persistence, improves further with aeration, very good finish.

Best to drink: Bis 2014+. What our ratings mean