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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2016 to 2021.
release0 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mature Cheddar
The wood-aged sweetness balances a sharp aged cheese. -
Chocolate brownie
Cocoa-on-cocoa richness with the wine's plummy fruit. -
Pastel de nata
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The custard tart's caramel echoes the LBV's wood spice.
How to serve Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Mature Cheddar, Chocolate brownie, Pastel de nata. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Taylor's pioneered the modern Late Bottled Vintage category, releasing the first commercial LBV with a date on the label.
- 1965: Taylor's launches the first branded Late Bottled Vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Taylor's Port · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cao
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Aged four to six years in wood before bottling, ready to drink on release
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 5 from release
- First vintage
- 1965
Frequently asked about Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage
What does Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. A rich, approachable LBV with deep black-fruit and a smooth cocoa-spiced finish, made to drink without decanting.
When should I drink Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage?
Drink 0 to 5 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage?
Mature Cheddar is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chocolate brownie and Pastel de nata. The wood-aged sweetness balances a sharp aged cheese.
What grapes are in Taylor's Late Bottled Vintage?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cao. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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