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Taylor's : Vintage Port 2003

Name: Taylor's : Vintage Port 2003
Brand: Taylor's
SKU: 4008/03
Price: 153 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (138 reviews)

Duriense

Port

- Red - See details

Parker | 96

J. Robinson | 18

Decanter | 93

Wine Spectator | 96

J. Suckling | 94

€153.00 Incl. VAT

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€153.00 / Unit

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Packaging : Bottle (75cl)

1 x 75CL

€153.00

In-Stock

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

Marks and reviews

/100

James Suckling

This is coming around beautifully now with dark plums, orange peel, chocolate and graphite undertones. It’s full-bodied with fine and chewy tannins and a long finish. A very fresh and elegant Taylor for this hot vintage, which slightly surprised me from the beginning. Drinkable but better in five years for me.

/20

Jancis Robinson

David Guimaraens is a huge fan of 2003s, saying they are in the shadow of the 2000s the way 1966 was in the shadow of the 1963s but ‘when you have a warm year following a cool year, the wines have incredible longevity’. But he is not thinking of touching them yet. Very subtle nose indeed and to me, someone without unlimited access to vintage ports(!), this seems pretty delicious now. Yes, there is lots of tannin but also lots of very charming pruney fruit. Exciting with sufficient freshness as well as sweetness and interest. (JR)

/100

Falstaff

Who is afraid of warm years? Hardly the Port elite. Aromas of tropical woods, black cherry and Assam pepper, allspice, poivre long. Short softness, firm acidity, then a gripping, dry but ripe tannin. With air contact, the port becomes increasingly floral and slate-spicy.

/20

Weinwisser

Deep purple with violet rim, almost black at the core. Nose still restrained yet showing dramatic depth: fermented black tea, smoky notes, a hint of truffle, vanilla pod, rock candy notes and dark noble woods; after about 10 minutes, black fruits emerge in the form of cassis and black currant. Firm palate with dramatic yet finely distributed astringency, all aromas staying in the black‑fruit spectrum, notes of rosewood, dark malt, dark chocolate, plenty of spice, an extremely profound terroir expression, displaying endless finesse despite massive aromatics and tremendous fruit intensity. A class wine, belonging to the legends of Taylor’s history; a blend of 1945 and 1963, only much finer.

Description

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations for Taylor's Vintage Port 2003

Tasting

Appearance
Intense crimson-purple hue with a vibrant rim, reflecting the youthfulness and exceptional aging potential of this vintage.

Nose
Pure, floral bouquet revealing aromas of blueberry and blackberry, accompanied by notes of violet, rockrose and licorice. Aeration unveils nuances of graphite and complex spices.

Palate
Concentrated attack on pure, sweet black fruits, supported by silky, spicy tannins. The palate reveals flavors of black cherry, plum, with a rich finish of dark chocolate, kirsch and blackcurrant.

Pairings and tasting occasions

This Vintage Port pairs perfectly with nuts, blue and veined cheeses, as well as dried fruits such as apricots and figs. Also excellent for pure tasting. Serve at 16-18°C after decanting, leaving the bottle upright for a few hours before opening.

The power and structure of a Douro Vintage Port

Taylor's, a global reference for Vintage Ports since 1692

Founded in 1692, Taylor's remains one of the most prestigious port houses in the Douro region of Portugal. Owned by several families linked to the historic founders since 1838, including the Yeatman family, it is today led by Adrian Bridge. The House owns exceptional quintas such as Vargellas and Terra Feita in the Duriense region. Taylor's stands out for its exceptional Vintage Ports, crafted using traditional methods in stone lagares. Its Vintage Ports, renowned for their outstanding longevity, embody the excellence of the Duriense terroir and are a global reference.

The Vintage Port 2003, a Blend of two exceptional quintas

Taylor's Vintage Port 2003 is born from the Blend of grapes from two quintas: Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita, located about 30 kilometers apart in the Douro. This distance offers different microclimates that enrich the complexity of port. The year 2003 was marked by a very wet winter, a flowering under warm and sunny weather in late May, followed by intense heat in early August and beneficial rains in late August. The September harvest, under warm and dry conditions, produced consistent yields and grapes with remarkable color intensity, rich in tannins and with exceptional fruity power. This vintage was praised by international critics for its outstanding quality.

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