Cockburn's Late Bottled Vintage Port

Other reviews... This is a fine perfumed Port, rich and smoothed from wood aging. Dried black fruits and a spicy character give this wine richness while also having a fine structure at the end. 90 points - Roger Voss, winenethusiast.com

Notes from the producers... Sourced from Quinta dos Canais – the same Douro Superior vineyard that produces our acclaimed Vintage Ports – our LBVs are aged in large oak vats for four to six years before being bottled, ready to drink. This wine is a real crowd pleaser and is meant to be shared, enjoyed, and savoured. THE YEAR We experienced a very dry and mild winter and spring, and by late summer, the vines were in need of water to keep maturation on track. Fortunately, the near absence of rain from May to late August was balanced by cooler summer conditions, which helped mitigate the water shortage. In late August, some timely rain rehydrated the vines just before the harvest. Ideal conditions continued throughout September, with clear sunny days and moderate temperatures contributing to balanced ripening. Yields were above the ten-year average, which was a welcome change after the particularly small harvests of 2017 and 2018.

Tasting notes: Floral notes suggesting rockrose (gum cistus - a wild ower common in the Douro) and lavender, with a secondary layer of bright, red fruit. Lively and focused red fruit avours on the palate with a taut streak of acidity that holds everything in balance. Appealing aftertaste of black tea with tobacco and co ee notes. FOOD PAIRINGS Pairs perfectly with stronger, hard cheeses, or alternatively dark chocolate desserts such as mousse or tart. A fitting companion for after dinner conversations that stretch on long into the early hours.