The 2018 CH is a Touriga Nacional aged for 22 months in 30% new French barriques. It comes in at 15.1% alcohol, a notable increase this year. It handles it well. More predictably, it seems expressive and ripe, the delicious blue fruits lingering nicely on the finish. Beautifully crafted as well, this is nicely balanced and very focused. It should age well, maybe better than indicated. In the meanwhile, it isn't so hard to drink right now. I would recommend, though, a couple of years in the cellar to let it come together. Best After 2022
