Taylor Fladgate, 2015

Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port
9 Litre IMPERIAL, RARE BOTTLE FORMAT
92 Points- Silver- Decanter 2024
Please Allow 7 Days For Delivery

Description and Reviews:
The Taylor's Vargellas Vintage Port 2015 is a prestigious wine from one of the most renowned producers in the Douro Valley. Known for its exceptional quality and longevity, this terroir driven vintage port is crafted from grapes exclusively grown on the Quinta de Vargellas estate.

Managing Director Adrian Bridge commented on this release; "The 2015 harvest has produced an excellent Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port, showing all the balance and elegance that are the hallmarks of the property. Although the 2015’s are already expressive and appealing on the nose, they also have the structure and completeness to allow them to hold up extremely well in bottle."

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-black core with a narrow purple-red rim. A classic Vargellas nose, fine, elegant and poised with a linear surge of pure singing, woodland infused with a plummy freshness and hints of citrus and fresh quince. A subtle spiciness, with hints of nutmeg, anise and cacao, emerges from behind the fruit. The tell-tale Vargellas floral scent is more reminiscent of jasmine than the signature aura of violets and mingles with the minty, resiny notes of wild herbs. A discreet minerality provides an attractively firm edge. Typically of Vargellas, the palate is supported by taut, sinewy tannins and the grippy finish delivers a burst of clean, fresh berry fruit flavour. A very fine single-quinta Vintage Port, confident and in perfect balance.

Serving and Food pairing
Vintage Ports are best decanted and served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C. This is the kind of wine that can be enjoyed now or aged even further to allow its flavors to develop and evolve over time. Whether you're sipping it on its own or pairing it with a rich dessert like chocolate mousse or a selection of aged cheeses, a vintage port is sure to be a memorable experience.

This outstanding estate, recognised as one of the world’s finest vineyards, was acquired by Taylor in 1893, although its reputation as a source of the finest ports dates back to the 1820’s. Located in the remote eastern reaches of the Douro Valley, Vargellas is known for its elegant, scented wines, with their fine focused fruit and well integrated sinewy tannins. It is also known as a source of one of the rarest and most collectable vintage ports of all, Vargellas Vinha Velha, made in very small quantities from the produce of the oldest vines on the estate.

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How to store your Vintage Port
Normally, Vintage Port, like all fine wines, prefers to remain undisturbed, lying on its side in a dark and at least slightly humid place at a stable temperature of between 10°C and 14°C to mature properly. Please note, large formats such as this Imperial Bottle will require upright storage rather than lying on their side.


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