2007 Taylor's, Port, Portugal

Description

Nearly opaque and virtually inscrutable, this is benchmark Taylor, therefore benchmark Vintage Port. The nose is magnificently complicated already; schist, white pepper, lifted eucalypt and iodine all come to mind, all adding nuance and potential to the core of black fruit and dried flowers. Reticent and brooding at the front of the palate, the quality only becomes evident further back with definition and weight, power and precision, grace and favour, all seemingly contradictory, all effortlessly achieved.
(Simon Field MW, Berrys’ Port Buyer)

Colour Red

Sweetness Luscious

Vintage 2007

Maturity Ready - youthful

Grape List Touriga Nacional,Touriga Francesa,Tinta Barroca,Tinta Roriz,Tinto Cão

Body Full Bodied

Producer Taylor Fladgate

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 18/20

Serious stuff - just the merest hint of cheesiness but real complexity and almost rough tannins - hurly burly - at this stage. Very vibrant and positive with great length. This wine certainly doesn't follow any formula. Dry - yes, porty - finish. Grown up stuff. Sophisticated and a bit wild. jancis_robinson_mw MW - JancisRobinson.com – May 09)

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (May 2009)

James Suckling 94-97/100

A classic baby Vintage Port nose of blackberry, currant and a little bit of green lemon leaf. Full-bodied and medium sweet. There's a solid core of ripe fruit and powerful tannins, with grip. The real deal. james_suckling– Wine Spectator – May 09)

James Suckling, WineSpectator.com (May 2009)

Jay Miller 95/100

The 2007 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port is a blend of multiple sites meant to express the house style in a great year. It displays a superb aromatic array of pencil lead, Asian spices, incense, blackberry, and floral notes. Dense, suave, and opulent on the palate, this is a mouth-filling, intense, layered wine that has superb grip and concentration. It will effortlessly age for 25+ years and still be delivering pleasure at age 50. As always, Taylor Fladgate is one of the benchmarks of a declared vintage in Oporto. (Jay Miller - erobertparker_com - Feb 2010)

Jay Miller, RobertParker.com (Feb 2010)

About this wine

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is a highly regarded grape variety indigenous to Portugal, often considered the country's flagship red grape. Known for its intense aromas and flavours, the wines typically feature dark fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, and plums, along with distinctive floral notes like violets and hints of spices, herbs, and chocolate. These generally have high tannin levels, good acidity, and deep, dark colour, contributing to their structure and ageing potential.

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