2000 - 2009 Wine

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

Jeb Dunnuck 90 Points | The latest LBV from this estate, the 2008 Late Bottled Vintage Port is primarily Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca that spent four years in wood and was bottled in 2012. From a cooler vintage, it’s made in a more seamless, elegant style yet still has beautiful depth of fruit, with classic plum, jammy blackberry, spice box, chocolate, and cigar aromatics all emerging from the glass

Wine Spectator 91 Points | This has matured nicely, settling in with a mix of mulled black currant and plum fruit, carried by a finely grained alder spine and backed by a warm Christmas pudding note. Drink now through 2023

{'WS': '93', 'WE': '93', 'WA': '91', 'JS': '93'}

Wine Spectator, James Suckling, Wine Enthusiast all assign 93 Points this vintage is a true...

{'WS': '95', 'WA': '96', 'D': '95', 'JS': '95', 'V': '94'}

The Wine Spectator writes offers a pure nose of crushed raspberry and violet, with aniseed. Full-bodied, with beautiful, well-integrated tannin... , polished texture.. Very beautiful...read more.

The Wine Spectator writes offers a pure nose of crushed raspberry and violet, with aniseed. Full-bodied, with beautiful, well-integrated tannin... , polished texture.. Very beautiful...read more.

Critical Acclaim: 'V': '91' Points

Harmonious acidity gives a juicy, sappy quality and real elegance to this densely packed Barbaresco_read more

90+ Points | Cellar Selection

Decanter writes 97 Points this is an excellent vintage to drink now, with huge amounts of...

Multiple 90+ Points | Critical Acclaim Awards

Wine Spectator 93 Points | Enticingly tawny offering mulled red currant and cherry fruit flavors with dried wood spice red tea and incense notes through the long and racy finish. Thoroughly delicious. Touriga Nacional Touriga Franca Tinta Cão Sousão and Tinta Roriz. Drink now.

A wine that smells of luxury and plenty of attention, showing the right balance between oak and fruit and a balancing acidity; expressive and charming, solidly built. Impressive, with tightly crafted tannins, and it should improve over time. Drinking 2019 -2023. - Decanter 93_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim: 97 Points Decanter, 96 Points Vinous, 99 Points James Suckling, 98 Points Robert Parker

Disgorged in 2022, it's more reserved out of the gates than the dramatic Grande Année was on release, unwinding in the glass with notes of crisp orchard fruit, orange peel, freshly baked bread, subtle hints of fino sherry, wet stones and macadamia nut_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim: 99 D, 98 JS, 97 V, 96 WS, 95 WA, 19.5/20 JR Points

Jancis Robinson Now this is Dom P at its most classic! Biscuity nose with butter and biscuit dough but with great freshness and delicacy too. Really lovely. Great poise and – still – lots of tension! 19.5/20 points_read more

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

They can be enjoyed without food, but cheese is a fine accompaniment, as are nuts or dried fruits. Winemaker Description.

The Wine Enthusiast writes in part: Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture. 97 Points Wine Enthusiast.

Critical Acclaim: 97 WS, 96 WE, 96 D, 96 JD, 93 WA Points

On the palate the crispy, precise attack is followed by exuberant aromas of fresh pineapple, freshly cut and crisp, passion fruit, kiwi and coconut, nuanced with tangy citrus_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim

The Wine Spectator writes 97 Points shows plum and chocolate character, with hints of cedar and light toasty oak. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long finish...read more.

90+ Points Critical Acclaim

The Wine Enthusiast writes 97 Points one of the greatest Italian Merlots, the pedigree of L'Apparita is evident the minute you raise the glass to your nose. Notes of cherry and blackberry...read more.

A genuine and characteristc "Terroir," famous for centuries for its tradition of quality wine cultivation, thanks to a unique combination of high altitude, calcar clayschist soil, lots...read more.

90+ Points Critical Acclaim: {'WS': '97', 'JD': '98'} Points

A vibrant Champagne, ballet-slipper pink in color, featuring intense flavors of nectarine, ripe raspberry, grilled nut, espresso and graphite, with a touch of dried sage_read more

Critical Acclaim: 92 points CG; 91 points Int'l Wine Cellar

Very ripe, spicy flavors of dark chocolate, espresso and coffee offer noteworthy depth. Spreads out horizontally to coat the palate_read more

90 + Points Critical Acclaim | 'WS': '96', 'WA': '95' Points

There is great harmony and composure here - certainly not as voluminous or ravishing as the 2009 - but a controlled and very focused Yquem with a slight saltiness coming through toward the finish_read more

{'WS': '97', 'WE': '97', 'WA': '97'}

Multiple 90+ Points Awards

The Wine Enthusiast writes 96 Points definite richness alongside classic elegance. It’s a stylish wine, the fruit integrated into a beautiful structure...read more.

{'WS': '93', 'WE': '94', 'WA': '93'}

Wine Enthusiast | This grand cru monopole, owned by the Mommessin family, makes wine that charms easily, with its perfumes and berry fruit flavors. But there is a definite tannic character...read more