Product details
Vintage Port and LBV both present a selection of very fine full bodied red ports from a single year. The fundamental difference between the two styles lies in the way each is matured. Vintage Port is kept in wood for only twenty months or so before being transferred to the bottle where it will continue to age. Late Bottled Vintage, as the name suggests, is bottled later, remaining in wood between four and six years. During this relatively long period of wood ageing, an LBV matures and settles down - it is ready to drink when bottled, does not need to be decanted and can be served by the glass for several weeks after the cork is drawn. LBV was developed as a high quality but more affordable and immediately drinkable alternative to Vintage port to be enjoyed by the glass on everyday occasions. It was originally created in 1970 by Taylor’s current Chairman, Alistair Robertson. Although many other houses now offer this wonderful style of wine, Taylor’s LBV – the original Late Bottled Vintage – remains the benchmark in the category; the first choice of the knowledgeable Port drinker.
Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties
Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby red colour. The nose has rich blackcurrant, strawberry and plum aromas with delicate floral notes. On the palate, the tannins are firm but well integrated and the intense fruity flavours persist into the long finish. This is a complex, multidimensional wine with the classic Taylor elegance, balance and finesse.
Store and Serve Advices:
These Port wines are bottled when ready to drink and do not require any further ageing in bottle.
Food Pairing:
Taylor’s LBV is the perfect finish to any meal. It does not need to be decanted and should be served in a generously proportioned wine glass so that its rich fruity nose can be enjoyed to the full. Excellent with fully flavoured cheeses, especially blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort. It is also delicious with desserts made with chocolate or berry fruits.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 88 points in Robert Parker;
. 17 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. 16,5 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine Challenge 2015 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2014 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal International Wine Challenge 2013 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Critics Challenge Wine Competition 2013 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Outstanding International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2012 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal International Wine Challenge 2010 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2009 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2009 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2008 (Other vintages);
. Gold medal International Wine Challenge 2008 (Other vintages);
. Bronze medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2007 (Other vintages);
. Silver medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2005 (Other vintages).
Disclaimer:
This product may include a wooden or a cardboard outer box. If so, we will include the outer box and pack it in a way to avoid any type of breakage during transport. However, we cannot be held responsible for damage to the outer box, as only the product as shown in the images is insured. If you have any specific instructions or questions about the box, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
89 points·Taylors LBV Port 2011
expand_moreThis is an ripe and fruity LBV that is bottled ready to drink. With black currant fruits that are sustained by acidity as well as structured tannins, the wine is fruity as well as rich and concentrated. It has a reminiscence of the perfumed character that is typical of Taylor Fladgate Vintage Ports while being more immediately approachable. Drink now.