PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s). 2016 Chryseia Red 1 x 0.75L 2017 Post Scriptum Red 1 x 0.75L 2 Bottles Douro Region DESCRIPTION Prats & Symington was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between the well known Bordeaux winemaker, Bruno Prats and the Symington family. It is an independent company specialising in dry red wines which has been at the forefront of the DOC Douro quality revolution and instrumental in driving forward the high quality image of the region. The Symingtons of Scottish, English, and Portuguese descent have been port producers in northern Portugal since 1882. Today, 10 members of the family work side-by-side across their four historic port houses – Graham’s, Cockburn’s, Dow’s, and Warre’s – and their still wine portfolio. They own 27 different vineyards across the Douro, Alentejo, and Vinho Verde regions, with a total of 1,140 hectares under vine, and are committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainable viticulture and winemaking. The Prats family comes from a line of Bordeaux Château owners and at one time owned Château Margaux. Bruno Prats was co-owner and winemaker at Cos d’Estournel for 30 years. His son, Jean-Guillaume, was CEO of Cos d’Estournel for 10 years, and spent five years as CEO of Château Lafite, Château L'Évangile, and Château Rieussec. In addition to the Prats + Symington partnership, the Prats are partners at Klein Constantia in South Africa and Viña Aquitania in Chile. WINEMAKERS: Bruno Prats, Charles Symington & Pedro Correia. 2016 Chryseia Red 1 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 95 Points, Wine Spectator 95 Points, Wine Enthusiast 95 Points, Revista Adega 92 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine 18.5 Points, 30 Best Wines of The Year, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 17.5 Points, Jancis Robinson 17.5 Points, Vinum Magazine 91 Points, VertdeVin (2019 Vintage) 92 Points, Meininger (2018 Vintage) 95 Points, Falstaff (2015 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional (60%) & Touriga Franca (40%). VINIFICATION Chryseia is our finest expression of the Douro Valley terroir. Made with great care and attention to detail at our winery at Quinta de Roriz, Chryseia represents our two families' commitment to producing the most elegant wine from two hallmark Douro grapes: Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. Ageing for 15 months in 400 litre French oak barrels. TASTING NOTES A rich and powerful red with astonishing roundness of tannins. On the nose the fruit is upfront with notes of plum, blackcurrant and a touch of mocha and dark chocolate. The wood is perfectly integrated. The silky and velvety tannins are followed by a very fresh and long aftertaste. A seductive wine even at this early stage with a great ageing potential. SERVING This wine is great to accompany red meat, roast beef and grilled meats. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature between 16ºC and 18ºC. Consume in moderation. 2017 Post Scriptum Red 1 x 0.75L AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 94 Points, Hudin.com 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast 91 Points, Revista Adega 90 Points, Falstaff 17.5 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 16.5 Points, Jancis Robinson 89 Points, Vinum Magazine (2021 Vintage) 90 Points, VertdeVin (2020 Vintage) 90 Points, Meininger (2019 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional (49%) & Touriga Franca (51%). VINIFICATION The grapes are sorted by hand before undergoing destemming and an automated berry selection process. They are then gently crushed before being transferred to the fermentation vats where they are inoculated with a specially selected yeast culture and fermented at 37F. During fermentation, the wines are gently macerated in order to produce an earlier drinking wine but with the ability to mature in bottle. TASTING NOTES Post Scriptum is a partner wine to Chryseia, drawn from the same vineyards. Its profile is similar, with expressive, fresh and concentrated fruit married to exquisite balance and elegance. Lighter oaked, it is ready to enjoy at a younger age. SERVING Ready for immediate consumption, although the wine has the potential to continue developing favourably in the bottle. It goes well with red and white meats and cheeses. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature between 16ºC and 18ºC. Consume in moderation.