Taylor's : 20 Year Old Tawny

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the 20 Year Old Tawny by Taylor's

Tasting

Appearance
Deep amber hue, bearing witness to two decades of oak barrel aging.

Nose
Opulent and complex bouquet with spicy, jammy and nutty aromas. Notes of orange blossom mingle with delicate woody nuances, revealing the nobility of prolonged aging.

Palate
Rich, concentrated flavor delivering a long, velvety finish. The whole reveals remarkable complexity with a balanced and harmonious texture.

Pairings and Tasting Occasions

This Tawny Porto pairs perfectly with fig, almond or caramel desserts, notably crème brûlée and wild strawberries. It can also be enjoyed on its own at the end of a meal, accompanied by nuts or dried fruits. Serve slightly chilled between 12°C and 16°C.

Other Features

Ready to drink upon opening, with no need for decanting. Store upright, away from light and at a constant temperature. Can be enjoyed up to 2 months after opening without losing its freshness.

The Elegance and Structure of a Douro Porto Tawny

Taylor's, an emblematic Porto house since 1692

Founded in 1692, Taylor's remains an emblematic family house in the Douro, a Portuguese region listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Owner of three Grade A quintas (Vargellas, Terra Feita, Junco) in the Duriense Valley, Taylor's perpetuates an ancestral know-how under family management. Its Portos age in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, benefiting from the Atlantic coastal climate. The house stands out for its traditional approach to aging in oak barrels and its rigorous selection of terroirs. Taylor's embodies the excellence of Porto with internationally acclaimed cuvées, notably its aged Tawnys that reveal the quintessence of the Duriense.

20 Year Old Tawny, the excellence of extended aging

The 20 Year Old Tawny Taylor's is born from the selection of red Portos from the eastern Douro Valley, aged in oak barrels in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. The cool, humid coastal climate encourages gentle aging, developing mellower aromas than the 10 Year Old, with remarkable spicy and hazelnut intensity. Produced in limited quantities, this blend of old Tawnys reveals more mellow characteristics than its younger siblings, reflecting the patience and expertise of the house Taylor's in the art of extended aging.