Taylors 40 Year Old Tawny Port

Taylor's 40 Year Old Tawny Port

Grapes: A blend of 33% Touriga Francesa, 33% Touriga Nacional, 33% Tinta Roriz & 1% Other

A sublime port of very great age which shows the old olive-gold hue of its many years in cask. Decades of evaporation have concentrated this extraordinary wine to an exceptional density, with a powerful nose of dried fruit, honey and a touch of spice. Impressions of nutmeg, roasted coffee and an intense nuttiness converge both in the bouquet and on the palate. The wine´s rich, intense, voluptuous, almost viscous texture culminate in a finish of incredible length.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Pale mahogany core with a tawny rim. The nose has a generous, nutty bouquet with semblances towards a Bual that ebb with time. Very fine definition, the nose opening up with time with a touch of antique furniture shop, honey, juniper berries, dried apricot and sloe. The palate has a peppery entry with touches of soy and Chinese 5-spice, expanding nicely across the mouth but maintaining focus. Its judicious oxidative elements impart potent walnut, smoke and red pepper flavours towards the mellow, understated, sumptuous finish. Wonderful."

95/100 points, Neal Martin, Erobertparker.com

"Stunningly complex nose with fine tertiary aromas, nuances of confectionery, candied citrus, molasses and rose. Initially soft, supple and creamy on the palate with some subtleness. All components are tightly interwoven but this wine still seems structured and downright youthful, with power, vigour and texture. A delicate sweetness with a fresh and juicy finish"

98/100 points, FALSTAFF (Austria), March 2023