Taylor's : Victory Port 80 Year Old Tawny

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations for Taylor's Victory Port 80 Year Old Tawny

Tasting

Appearance
Mahogany hue fading to a golden copper at the edges.

Nose
Complex bouquet revealing aromas of rum and raisins, molasses, caramel, coffee beans, golden sultanas, sweet cigar leaf and hazelnut notes. The fine wood adds remarkable elegance to the whole.

Palate
Smooth, velvety texture unveiling flavors of nutmeg, gingerbread, anise, quince, black pepper, fig pudding and candied apricot. The balance between sweetness and lively acidity is perfect, offering an immensely long finish with complex layers.

Pairings and Tasting Occasions

It pairs perfectly with fig, almond and caramel desserts, as well as with crème brûlée and wild strawberries. It can also be enjoyed on its own, accompanied by nuts or dried fruits. Serve lightly chilled between 12°C and 16°C. Once opened, it can be kept for up to 2 months without losing its freshness.

An Exceptional 80-Year-Old Porto Imbued with Elegance and Freshness

Taylor's, Historic Douro Port House

Founded in 1692, Taylor's is a family-owned Portuguese Port house established in the Duriense region. Owned by the Taylor Fladgate family since its inception, it holds several Grade A vineyards in the Douro. Run by the founders' descendants, Taylor's stands out for its Portos aged in artisanal oak casks in its historic Oporto cellars. The house particularly excels in very old Tawnies, offering exceptional blends from its own vineyards, cementing its reputation as the ultimate benchmark in the world of prestigious Portos.

Victory Port 80 Year Old Tawny, a Historic Limited Edition

The Victory Port 80 Year Old Tawny inaugurates a new category as of January 2025. This limited edition of 1,945 individually numbered bottles pays tribute to the year 1945 and the end of World War II.

This exceptional blend comes from very old Portos aged in casks in the historic Oporto cellars. After 80 years of maturation in seasoned artisanal oak casks, the blend is harmonized and married in cask for several months before bottling.

Each bottle, with the exclusive Taylor Fladgate heritage design, is presented in a bespoke luxury ash wood case. This cuvée received an exceptional score of 19 points from Jancis Robinson, praising its remarkable complexity and elegance.