94/100
Robert Parker
One of Niepoort's finest vintages! Coche is synonymous with elegance, grace and finesse. Its round, airy texture frames aromas of white berries, kumquat and lemon caviar. A true goldsmith's wine!
Features
Estate
Niepoort
Cuvée
Coche
Vintage
2018
Designation
Douro
Region
Portugal
Grape varieties
Rabigato, Codega, Arinto et autres
Terroirs
Micaschist
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In French oak barrels
Breeding
12 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
11.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow colour
Nose
Perfectly integrated woody notes, with a granitic minerality that combines with aromas of lemon and herbs.
Mouth
Plenty of depth and freshness on the palate, accompanied by an excellent structure that never becomes heavy.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with scallop risotto, fine poultry, fish accompanied by a butter sauce...
Niepoort
Douro
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Vin noté 94/100 (Millésime 2017) (Vin formidable)
Rated domain (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Noted domain Recommended
James Suckling
Rated domain (2020 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews


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