Taylor's : Very Old Single Harvest Port 1975

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for the Very Old Single Harvest Port 1975 from Taylor's

Tasting

Appearance
Chestnut hue with a wide amber rim.

Nose
Elegant and perfumed bouquet revealing aromas of wild honey, molasses and tea leaves. It is complemented by notes of red cherry compote, cedar cigar box, wild rosemary, thyme and fresh mint. Dried fruits dominate with nuances of raisins and figs, enhanced by a hint of walnut.

Palate
Sumptuous entry supported by fresh acidity. The palate unveils flavors of blood orange marmalade, dried figs, apricots and rum baba. The texture is both deep and plush, offering complex layers that invite a slow, contemplative tasting. The finish is lively, elegant and harmonious.

Pairings and Tasting Occasions

This Single Harvest Port pairs perfectly with desserts featuring figs, almonds and caramel. It elevates a crème brûlée or wild strawberries. Also excellent at the end of a meal with walnuts or dried fruits. Serve slightly chilled between 12°C and 16°C, with no decanting required.

A Fifty-Year-Old Duriense Single Harvest Porto

Taylor's, historic Porto house since 1692

Founded in 1692, Taylor's remains an emblematic family-owned house in the Douro, the wine region of northern Portugal. This historic estate encompasses three A-listed quintas in the Douro Valley: Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta de Terra Feita and Quinta do Junco. Specializing in the creation of exceptional Portos, Taylor's is distinguished by its Single Harvest Ports, crafted from a single harvest and aged fifty years in oak casks before release. The Taylor family sustains a recognizable house style, blending centuries-old tradition with unwavering excellence, placing the brand among the absolute benchmarks of prestige Porto.

Very Old Single Harvest Port 1975, the ninth edition of a limited series

The Very Old Single Harvest Port 1975 represents the ninth edition of this exceptional series in which Taylor's annually releases Portos produced fifty years earlier. From the 1975 vintage, this wine benefited from particular climatic conditions: after a wet winter followed by a prolonged dry summer, providential rains at the end of September enabled full grape maturation. Harvesting began on October 6 with perfectly ripe fruit.

This Single Harvest Porto was aged in seasoned oak casks for five decades, developing its unique aromatic complexity. Unlike Vintage Ports, this cuvée does not produce sediment and requires no decanting. Its limited production and exceptional age make it a collectible item prized by enthusiasts of exceptional Portos.