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Taylor's 2000 Vintage Port
Taylor's 2000 Vintage Port
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Taylor’s Vintage Port 2000
Producer: Taylor’s Port | Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
Vintage: 2000 | Classification: Vintage Port
Blend: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão
Drinking Window: 2010–2060+ | Aging Potential: 50+ years
The Wine
The 2000 Vintage Port from Taylor’s is a monumental wine, hailed as one of the finest declarations of the new millennium. It combines Taylor’s hallmark elegance, precision, and power with the depth and concentration of this exceptional vintage. Structured and complex, it is built for decades of cellaring yet already shows remarkable purity and finesse.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, plum, violets, and spices, with undertones of dark chocolate and liquorice.
Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, delivering layers of black fruits, firm yet polished tannins, and vibrant acidity. Notes of fig, black cherry, and cocoa.
Finish: Long, powerful, and finely tuned, with lingering fruit, spice, and mineral precision — a hallmark of Taylor’s classic style.
Producer Details
Founded in 1692, Taylor’s is one of the oldest and most prestigious Port houses, revered for producing some of the greatest Vintage Ports in history. Known for their longevity and purity of style, Taylor’s Vintage Ports are benchmarks of the Douro and prized by collectors worldwide.
Wine Details
Vinification: Traditional foot treading in granite lagares; matured in large seasoned oak vats before bottling after 2 years
Alcohol Content: ~20% ABV
Cellaring: Best from 2010 onwards, with extraordinary potential to develop through 2060 and beyond
Food Pairing Suggestions
Perfect with blue cheeses like Stilton, dark chocolate desserts, roasted nuts, or simply savoured on its own at the end of a meal.
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