Cockburn Port
Cockburn is the most well known brand of port thanks to its Special Reserve, the worlds biggest selling ruby port. In the early 20th Century it had an enviable reputation for selling the finest quality Vintage Port such as the legendary 1912. However its sale in 1963 and the subsequent focus on the Special reserve led to the decline of the vintage port side of the business.
The nadir for the company was when they decided to ignore the 1977 vintage, probably the finest of the 70's, opting instead to declare a lacklustre 1978 vintage. After a period in the doldrums the formal acquisition of the company by the Symington Family Estates (SFE) in 2010 (who made the wines from 2006) has led to the revival of the brand. SFE have worked hard to rebuild this historic brand by focusing on producing high quality port again. The recent vintages such as the 2015 and 2016 are near the top of the form.
28 products found.
Cockburn Port, 1887
Vintage Port Marked by hand 'Cockburn 1887', DOC Douro
Most of label is illegible.
Below Low Shoulder
Excluded from our guarantee
The *1887 Cockburn Vintage Port* is an exceptionally rare survivor from the late 19th century, offering a remarkable connection to the early history of one of the Douro’s most respected Port houses. Produced during a period when Cockburn was establishing its reputation for elegance, structure, and longevity, this wine has endured nearly 140 years, developing a depth of character that only time can create. Bottles from this vintage are virtually unobtainable today, making it a true treasure for collectors of historic Ports.
In the glass, it is likely to display a translucent tawny-amber core with green-tinged edges, a classic hallmark of extreme age in Vintage Port. …
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Price: £1,895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Cockburn Port, 1967
Vintage Port ***18/20- Jancis Robinson*** Unlabelled
A superb port from a good vintage. Heavy crust with a good pale red colour (most of the colour is in the crust). Wonderful fruity/alcohol nose and the taste is sublime. Still has a few years in it yet.
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Price: £169.00
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Cockburn Port, 1963
Vintage Port
Excellent Levels | Good Provenance
The 1963 Cockburn Vintage Port is a legendary wine, considered one of the finest vintage Ports of the 20th century. The 1963 vintage is widely regarded as a benchmark for quality in the Port wine industry, and Cockburn's offering from this year is exceptional.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Deep garnet with slight fading at the rim due to age, yet still vibrant.
Nose: Complex and layered aromas of dried fruits, figs, raisins, and prunes, along with notes of nuts, tobacco, leather, and spices like cinnamon and clove. Hints of dark chocolate and earthy undertones also come through.
Palate: Rich and full-bodied, with a velvety texture. …
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Price: £269.00
Stock: Out of Stock