Cricova Codru 1995 Cellar Collection Wine is produced from the finest grapes of the classical european Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, cultivated on the sunny, soil-rich slopes of the Moldavian hills.

Only the best harvest years make it into the famous Cricova cellars following the stringent assesment of the Cricova oenologists. Innitially matured in the french oak casks, the Cricova Codru 1995 Cellar Collection Wine was then cork-bottled and wax sealed, to be cellared in the underground city of Cricova, situated at a depth of 80m, galleries which are characterised by a unique microclimate: vibration free, an all-year-around temperature of 12º-14ºC and humidity of 85-95%. This 1995 wine is a reserve collection and there have been made just 15000 bottles of this elegantly matured wine from the outstanding grapes of the 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon (75%) and Merlot (20%)

Clive's notes:

Immediate after decanting: An aged colour with a red core and red brick rim. There is a gentle yet persistent black fruit nose yielding up leaf mould and plum. The palate is surprisingly fresh with mellow tannins and attractive mature fruit characters. Pleasing and light weight, quite elegant. The finish is a touch dusty.
3 hours later: Slightly fuller with a deeper plum character, still quite firm
24 hours later: Light nose, a touch mossy, dusty dry finish
General impressions: An attractive wine, fully mature but will hang on for several more years, ( up to five). Personally I would drink in the next 12 months but decant for about 2-3 hours prior to service