Colinas de Sao Lourenco Principal Grande Reserva 2012
92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. Over a decade on, the 2012 Principal Grande Reserva from Colinas de São Lourenço is hitting its stride. A Bordeaux-inspired blend with a Portuguese soul, it delivers dense black fruit, cedar, spice and savoury grip. Structured yet polished, this is serious, ageworthy winemaking at its best.
Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Jun 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards (2012 Vintage)
Blend: Touriga Nacional (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (5%), Petit Verdot (5%)
Taste
Rich and full-bodied, with dense blackcurrant and plum fruit, layered with cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate. The palate is structured yet refined, with firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, savoury finish laced with spice and dried herbs. Mature but still remarkably fresh.
About the Producer
Colinas de São Lourenço is one of Bairrada’s most ambitious estates. Guided by Bordeaux consultant Pascal Chatonnet, it blends local tradition with international polish. The focus here is on precision, structure and longevity — Portuguese wine with a decidedly grand cru mindset.
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92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. Over a decade on, the 2012 Principal Grande Reserva from Colinas de São Lourenço is hitting its stride. A Bordeaux-inspired blend with a Portuguese soul, it delivers dense black fruit, cedar, spice and savoury grip. Structured yet polished, this is serious, ageworthy winemaking at its best.
Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Jun 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards (2012 Vintage)
Blend: Touriga Nacional (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (5%), Petit Verdot (5%)
Taste
Rich and full-bodied, with dense blackcurrant and plum fruit, layered with cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate. The palate is structured yet refined, with firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, savoury finish laced with spice and dried herbs. Mature but still remarkably fresh.
About the Producer
Colinas de São Lourenço is one of Bairrada’s most ambitious estates. Guided by Bordeaux consultant Pascal Chatonnet, it blends local tradition with international polish. The focus here is on precision, structure and longevity — Portuguese wine with a decidedly grand cru mindset.
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Description
92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. Over a decade on, the 2012 Principal Grande Reserva from Colinas de São Lourenço is hitting its stride. A Bordeaux-inspired blend with a Portuguese soul, it delivers dense black fruit, cedar, spice and savoury grip. Structured yet polished, this is serious, ageworthy winemaking at its best.
Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Jun 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards (2012 Vintage)
Blend: Touriga Nacional (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (5%), Petit Verdot (5%)
Taste
Rich and full-bodied, with dense blackcurrant and plum fruit, layered with cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate. The palate is structured yet refined, with firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, savoury finish laced with spice and dried herbs. Mature but still remarkably fresh.
About the Producer
Colinas de São Lourenço is one of Bairrada’s most ambitious estates. Guided by Bordeaux consultant Pascal Chatonnet, it blends local tradition with international polish. The focus here is on precision, structure and longevity — Portuguese wine with a decidedly grand cru mindset.
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