1951 Port Vintage Report
In the Douro, 1951 was not declared as a Vintage Port year and few classic bottle-matured Ports were made. However — and importantly — several producers made outstanding 1951 Colheitas. These long-aged tawny Ports, matured in cask for decades, can show remarkable complexity, nutty sweetness and elegance when well stored, and they remain some of the most appealing expressions from the vintage.
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Kopke, 1951
Colheita Port In Gift Box
Kopke 1951 Colheita Port
One of just 24 bottles released worldwide – entire allocation secured
The 1951 Kopke Colheita is a beautifully mature single-harvest Tawny Port, drawn directly from the cellars of Kopke as part of an exceptionally limited release.
In 2026, just 24 bottles were released worldwide — we have secured the entire allocation.
These bottles have remained under the care of Kopke for the vast majority of their life, ageing slowly in seasoned oak casks for many decades before bottling. Now made available through a single source, they represent a rare opportunity to access fully mature stocks directly from the producer. …
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Price: £625.00
Stock: 16 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 1951
Very Very Old Tawny Port
in Gift Box
50cl Bottle
The 1951 Douro harvest was defined by natural balance. A wet winter replenished underground reserves within the schist soils, a stable spring ensured even flowering and fruit set, and a hot, dry summer allowed grapes to achieve full phenolic ripeness. The harvest was carried out in calm, favourable conditions, producing fruit of clarity, concentration and structural integrity.
The wines of the year were marked by precision — structured, fresh and inherently harmonious — qualities essential for extended oxidative ageing. At Quinta da Devesa, a small selection from this harvest was set aside in seasoned oak casks, entrusted not to fashion, but to time. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 35 in Stock