Quinta do Vallado ‘ABF’ Very Old Port 1888 la-pigeade The Perle d'Ivoire is an

The Perle d'Ivoire is an excellent blend of Chardonnay that shows the full-body of Mâconnais and the vivacity and freshness of Yonne

Working easily around the tannin

The fruit grows at around 600 metres altitude

so grab some while it's here

Fantastic value

Quinta do Vallado ‘ABF’ Very Old Port 1888 la-pigeade The Perle d'Ivoire is anBottled in 2016 to celebrate Vallado's 300th anniversary! There are 900 bottles (crystal decanters) only, and only 300 of these thus far released. Named as an homage to Antnio Bernardo Ferreira who first bought Quinta do Vallado in 1818 (ancestor of Adelaide Ferreira and of the current heads of the estate). It is entirely from pre phylloxera grapes, aged 120 years in 650 litre old wood cask.