Producer: Taylor Fladgate 
Region: Duoro, Portugal 
Blend: Port  
Year: Non-Vintage 

Taylor Fladgate Very Very Old Port epitomizes rare luxury and centuries of expertise. Crafted from the finest aged Ports, some dating back to the 19th century, this exceptional wine offers a depth of flavor that includes rich notes of dried fruits, figs, and velvety chocolate. A sumptuous and lingering experience awaits with each sip. The price reflects not only the wine's rarity but also the meticulous curation of a legacy spanning centuries. Indulge in this collector's dream, an investment in a bottle that encapsulates time, history, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Taylor Fladgate Very Very Old Port stands as a testament to the pinnacle of indulgence, inviting connoisseurs to savor the finest expressions of fortified wine artistry. This Port is not just a beverage but a collector's item. Taylor Fladgate is renowned for its expertise in crafting high-quality Ports, and the Very Very Old Port represents the pinnacle of their winemaking artistry.

Winemaker Notes: 

"The VVOP is the latest in a series of limited releases of very fine and rare Ports drawn from Taylor Fladgate’s treasury of very very old cask-aged reserves. This unique blend is one of the oldest wines released to date. It is made from a selection of rare lots matured in wood in Taylor Fladgate’s cellars, some of which have been quietly concentrating to a magical quintessence since before the Second World War." 

Tasting Notes: 

"Deep chestnut brown at the centre gradually fading to amber and a narrow edge of pale straw at the rim. The age of this magical Port is immediately evident. It represents the pinnacle of what long wood ageing can achieve particularly when skillful blending provides additional definition and symmetry. The wine has the precision and intricacy of a watch movement, all its complex elements working together in harmony. The nose is intense but finely constituted and the aromas remarkably delicate and ethereal given its great age. 

Undertones of butterscotch, dried figs and freshly ground coffee intermingle with marzipan and sultana to give the wine an opulent, plum pudding character but this remains discreetly in the background and is lifted by fresh notes of orange peel and apricot. Hints of vanilla, cedar wood and cinnamon provide a subtle spicy redolence. On the palate the wine has a light touch displaying bright acidity and perfect balance but holds massive reserves of aroma which emerge on the long finish in a seemingly endless mellow surge. Very few Ports retain such balance and finesse after so many years maturing in cask." 

Alcohol: 20% 

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