Description

Taylor’s Vintage Port is one of the world’s great iconic wines. 

This 2009 Vintage Port showcases the robust character of the vintage, marked by its deep, inky black hue with a purple rim. On the nose, it reveals an intense purity, offering concentrated aromas of black woodland fruits, complemented by hints of raspberry, plum, and an intricate bouquet of citrus blossom, mint, and lavender. The vibrant, mineral-driven core is surrounded by fragrant herbal nuances, adding complexity to the wine's aromatic profile.

On the palate, the Port bursts with ripe black fruit flavours, underpinned by thick, sinewy tannins that provide structure and depth. The fruit intensity carries through into the long finish, where it meets a firm, tannic grip. The 2009 vintage, with its low yields and hot, dry ripening season, produced a wine of immense scale and concentration, built to age gracefully, echoing the legendary Ports of the twentieth century.

Blackish purple. 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.

Score: 18
Jancis Robinson, Purple Pages