Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2003
Made In: Portugal—Douro
Product Type: Fortified Wine
Bottle Size: 375mL
Alcohol/Vol: 20%
Sugar Content: 91G/L
Sweetness Descriptor: S
VINTAGES#: 0950436
Program Type: Online Collection
The 2003 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port improved each time I raised it to my nose or mouth. It displays a black color and a salty, graphite-laced nose packed with sweet black fruits that is reminiscent of a stellar vintage of Chateau Latour. With air, notes of molasses, burnt sugar, spices, and jammy plums emanate from the glass. Full-bodied, hugely dense, immensely rich, as well as thick, this behemoth is also amazingly balanced and harmonious. Raisins, molasses, licorice, black cherries, plums, and a distinctive note of violets are found in its complex, seamless character. Its interminable finish reveals additional notes of chocolate, kirsch, red as well as black currants, dark cherries, and rose blossoms. Armed with exceptional power, depth, and purity, this Taylor will proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest ever crafted by the Fladgate Partnership. Projected maturity: 2035-2060. Score - 98+-. (Pierre Rovani, robertparker.com, Oct. 30, 2005)
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