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2009 Taylor's, Port, Portugal

  • Red
  • Luscious
  • Full Bodied
  • Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
Not ready (Drink 2033 - 2074)
Neal Martin MW
97/100
Jancis Robinson MW
18/20
Product: 20091107869

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2009 Taylor's, Port, Portugal

Description

The major shareholders here are, as usual, Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita. Vargellas is located in the hotter eastern sector and it is significant that the selected grapes were farmed on the higher terraces, preserving acidity and balance in addition to the traditional aromatics of violet, ripe blackberry and herbs.

Taylor’s is always a treat for the senses and intellect alike, its synaesthetic appeal the fruits of ancient vines and traditional vinification. David Guimaraens, Head Winemaker, is delighted with the wine and praises both its grip and its overall complexity. We concur!
Colour Red
Sweetness Luscious
Vintage 2009
Maturity Not ready (2033 - 2074)
Grape List Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão
Body Full Bodied
Producer Taylor Fladgate

Critics reviews

Neal Martin MW 97/100
Now with a couple years in bottle, I am erring to the Taylors over the Fonseca (although these can always change!) The Taylors show more delineation and refinement with pure black currant, cassis, pencil box, hints of marzipan and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and sumptuous with super-fine tannins, very pure blackberry and boysenberry notes interlaced with cedar, dried fig and a touch of black pepper on the beautifully refined finish. Excellent.Neil Martin - 28/06/2013
Neal Martin MW, (Jun 2013)
Jancis Robinson MW 18/20
Blackish purple. This, unusually, had the headiness of Fonseca 2009 on the nose and seemed more luscious and velvety than the Quinta da Vargellas Vinha Velha on the palate. Very rich, round and thrilling. Dense and pure. A bit of a schoolmaster in terms of straight back and firm structure. Very long, firm and thrilling - surely a long term bet with additional early charm, presumably from the exceptionally hot, dry vintage. Drink 2035-2070 jancis_robinson_mw MW
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com

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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Porto

Porto

Rich, saccharine, intensely-flavoured and, at their best, wonderfully majestic and harmonious, these are wines to be savoured on their own, or with a fine chunk of cheese after a meal. Port comes from the stunning Douro region of Portugal, about 50 miles east of Oporto, and is made in two different styles: bottle-aged and cask-aged.
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Taylor Fladgate

Taylor's Port, sometimes called Taylor-Fladgate (particularly in the U.S.) is one of the most well-known of all Port wine brands.
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