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Vintage Port
Presented in Taylors Gift Box

The 1985 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s hallmark style—firm, structured, and capable of great longevity. While not quite as monumental as their legendary 1970 or 1994, the 1985 is a standout from this classic declared vintage, showing the balance and precision that Taylor’s is known for. Now approaching 40 years of age, it has entered a glorious period of maturity, offering power, poise, and aromatic complexity in equal measure.

The nose is deep and captivating, with concentrated aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and dark plum, layered with violet, spice, and graphite. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1985 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s hallmark style—firm, structured, and capable of great longevity. While not quite as monumental as their legendary 1970 or 1994, the 1985 is a standout from this classic declared vintage, showing the balance and precision that Taylor’s is known for. Now approaching 40 years of age, it has entered a glorious period of maturity, offering power, poise, and aromatic complexity in equal measure.

The nose is deep and captivating, with concentrated aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and dark plum, layered with violet, spice, and graphite. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port
Special Offer- Rewaxed | Was £129 | Now £99

The Warre's 1985 Vintage Port is a distinguished offering from one of Portugal's oldest Port houses, renowned for producing wines of elegance and finesse. The 1985 vintage, declared by many producers, is celebrated for yielding Ports with rich fruit profiles and excellent aging potential.​

In the glass, Warre's 1985 Vintage Port presents a deep ruby hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose is aromatic, offering complex aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with floral undertones. On the palate, it delivers flavors of black cherry and plums, complemented by silky tannins and a long, lingering finish. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Private Cellar Release

We are delighted to announce the release of a very limited number of bottles of Warre's 1985 Vintage Ports, drawn directly from Symington Family Estates’ private cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.

1985 was one of the great classic vintages of the late 20th century. Textbook conditions throughout the growing season – balanced vine growth, a warm dry summer and near-perfect harvest weather – produced concentrated and powerful wines with remarkable ageing potential. Now, after four decades of cellaring in ideal conditions, these Vintage Ports have gained immense complexity and are offered at a glorious stage of maturity. …
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Box
UK Exclusive

1984 Kopke Colheita Port

Just 12 bottles allocated for the UK market in 2026.

The 1984 Kopke Colheita Port is drawn from a single harvest and matured for decades in seasoned oak casks before bottling, allowing time to shape its depth and character. Kopke, the oldest Port house, is renowned for its mastery of long cask ageing, and this vintage reflects that tradition with elegance and balance.

Tasting Notes:
Bright amber-tawny in colour with golden highlights, the nose is expressive and refined. Aromas of dried apricot, fig and orange peel mingle with notes of toasted almond, caramel and gentle spice. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Haut-Medoc, 3eme Cru Classe

1984 Château La Lagune offers a gentle, fully mature expression of Haut-Médoc from a more modest Bordeaux vintage. Now four decades on, it has evolved into a delicate, savoury claret where subtlety, tertiary complexity and softness take centre stage rather than power or concentration.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a wide, amber-tinged rim. The nose is quietly evolved and inviting: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar and cigar box, with hints of leather, autumn leaves and a touch of earthy spice. As it opens, faint notes of dried herbs and a whisper of floral character add nuance without ever feeling showy. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Haut-Medoc, 3eme Cru Classe
Unlabelled

1984 Château La Lagune offers a gentle, fully mature expression of Haut-Médoc from a more modest Bordeaux vintage. Now four decades on, it has evolved into a delicate, savoury claret where subtlety, tertiary complexity and softness take centre stage rather than power or concentration.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a wide, amber-tinged rim. The nose is quietly evolved and inviting: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar and cigar box, with hints of leather, autumn leaves and a touch of earthy spice. As it opens, faint notes of dried herbs and a whisper of floral character add nuance without ever feeling showy. …
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Price: £70.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

San Julien 2eme Cru Classe

The 1984 Château Léoville Las Cases is a mature and quietly elegant Saint-Julien, showing how well this historic estate can perform even in a challenging vintage. In the glass, it displays a brick-garnet colour with a softened rim, reflecting its long, steady development in bottle.

The nose is graceful and fully evolved, offering aromas of dried blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and pencil shavings—classic markers of both the estate and the commune. Hints of leather, dried herbs, and forest floor emerge with air, giving the wine layered complexity and an old-school Bordeaux charm.

On the palate, the wine is gentle and harmonious, with melted tannins and a silky, mature texture. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

The 1984 Château Mouton Rothschild comes from a challenging vintage in Bordeaux. The weather in 1984 was generally cool and wet, which resulted in under-ripe fruit and a difficult growing season for most producers. As a First Growth estate, Château Mouton Rothschild is known for its ability to produce high-quality wines even in less favorable years and the 1984 is considered to be one of the vbest wines from the vintage. One unique aspect of each vintage of Mouton Rothschild is the label, which features artwork by a famous artist. In 1984, the label was designed by Italian artist Massimo Campigli, known for his figurative style that combines elements of ancient civilizations with modern abstraction. …
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Price: £449.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Verdelho Madeira

Madeira is made on the volcanic island of the same name situated in the Atlantic ocean some 400 miles off the North African coast. The sub-tropical island was discovered in 1419 and named for the word for wood or timber.
This sweet, amber-tinged Madeira, has keen acidity and a long and mellow finish, with a certain delicacy.
*Bottled in 2023

The 1984 D'Oliveiras Verdelho presents a deep amber colour with a golden hue. Beautiful clarity with a slight viscous quality, creating slow, persistent legs on the glass.
The nose is intensely aromatic, offering a complex bouquet of dried fruits, particularly figs and raisins, alongside toasted almonds and hazelnuts. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Sanguinetti - Riserva

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1984 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – Sanguinetti, Riserva (Tuscany, Italy)

A fully mature, classically styled Nobile Riserva that trades power for perfume and savoury finesse. Brick-garnet with a tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and amarena, rose petal and cedar, with sweet tobacco, leather and hints of orange peel and black tea. The palate is mid-weight and silken: lively, old-school acidity carries savoury red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and a gentle balsamic note; tannins are fine and resolved. The finish is long and tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Ryst Dupeyron Reserve Joseph Millesime vintage Armagnac
50cl bottle
Includes original orange colour cardboard gift box

The 1983 Armagnac from Ryst-Dupeyron is a sophisticated and refined spirit, reflecting the quality and craftsmanship of its historic producer. It makes for an exceptional gift, particularly for someone who appreciates fine spirits or has a special connection to the year 1983, such as a birthday, anniversary, or other significant event.

Tasting Notes
This Armagnac reveals an orange-copper colour with aromas and flavours of exotic woods dried fruits, vanilla, caramel, and toffee. Tertiary notes include spices, toasted nuts, tobacco, and leather. The taste is smooth, full-bodied, warm, velvety, with layers of honey, dark chocolate, and coffee. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Giacomo Damilano

Clearance Offer – Damaged Label Was £139 Now £89

1983 Barbaresco – Giacomo Damilano (Piedmont, Italy)

A fully mature, classical Barbaresco that favours perfume and finesse. Brick-garnet with a broad tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and cranberry, rose petal and violet, with cedar, sweet tobacco and leather, plus hints of orange peel, tea leaf and a gentle tar/balsamic lift. Mid-weight and savoury on the palate: lively, old-world acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle undergrowth; tannins are fine and resolved, the finish tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers.

Producer note: The Damilano family is among the Langhe’s historic names, …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

1983 Barolo – Marchesi di Barolo (Piedmont, Italy)

A fully mature, classical Barolo that favours perfume and savoury finesse. Brick-garnet with a broad tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and cranberry, rose petal and violet, with cedar, leather and sweet tobacco, plus hints of orange peel, tea leaf and a gentle tar/balsamic lift. Mid-weight and silken on the palate: lively, old-world acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle undergrowth; tannins are fine and resolved. The finish is long and tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers.

Producer note: Marchesi di Barolo is one of the Langhe’s landmark houses, …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Umberto Fiore

1983 Barolo – Umberto Fiore (Piedmont, Italy)

A fully mature, classical Barolo that trades power for perfume and savoury finesse. Brick-garnet with a broad tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and cranberry, rose petal and violet, with cedar, leather and sweet tobacco, plus hints of orange peel, tea leaf and a gentle tar/balsamic lift. Mid-weight and silken on the palate: lively, old-world acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle undergrowth; tannins are fine and resolved, the finish tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers.

Producer note: Umberto Fiore is a historic Langhe house/bottler long associated with traditional Nebbiolo raised in large old casks—elegance, aromatic lift and graceful ageing. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

The Château Ausone 1983 is a fascinating vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates in the Saint-Émilion appellation. While the 1983 vintage was somewhat overshadowed by the legendary 1982, it offered its own set of unique qualities, producing wines with elegance and charm. Château Ausone, known for its limestone terroir and meticulous craftsmanship, crafted a wine in 1983 that reflects the vintage’s character while showcasing the estate’s signature style.

Wine Overview
The 1983 Château Ausone is typically composed of a blend of:

Cabernet Franc (dominant): Contributing structure, floral aromas, and herbal complexity. …
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Price: £445.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Moulis en Medoc

Château Chasse-Spleen, a distinguished estate in Bordeaux's Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, has a storied history of producing wines that embody the elegance and complexity characteristic of the region. The 1983 vintage, now approaching four decades of maturity, offers a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of this esteemed estate's offerings.​


Tasting Profile
With the passage of time, the 1983 Château Chasse-Spleen has developed a nuanced profile. Tasting notes from 2006 describe the wine as having a lovely faded blackcurrant nose with an earthy background. On the palate, it presents as round, spicy, and slightly earthy, leading to a nice long warm finish. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

St Estephe, 2nd Growth Classification

This is a very fine 1983: Far superior on the nose to the 1988. Damson, mulberry and a touch of earth. Fine definition. Perhaps even a little mint leaf. The palate is well-defined with rounded, plummy damson fruit. Not complex but there is a vigour and charm here. Fresh acidity. Becomes quite minerally in the finish. Drinking superbly now.

Château Cos d'Estournel is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the early 19th century by Louis-Gaspard d'Estournel, the estate is renowned for its grand architectural style, including the iconic pagodas that distinguish its winery. …
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Price: £165.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Cantenac (Margaux) 3me cru classe

The 1983 Château d'Issan is a beautifully aged Third Growth Margaux, offering a refined and elegant expression of this historic estate. The 1983 vintage in Bordeaux was highly regarded, particularly in the Margaux appellation, where wines developed excellent structure and longevity. Now, after over 40 years of aging, this wine presents a fascinating opportunity for collectors and lovers of mature Bordeaux.

With a deep garnet color and amber hues, the wine showcases a complex bouquet of red and black currants, subtle bergamot, and mint, with tertiary notes of cedar and tobacco. The palate remains medium-bodied and well-balanced, with softened tannins and a lingering, refined finish. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pauillac 4th Growth Classification

The 1983 Château Duhart-Milon presents a mature and quietly elegant expression of Pauillac, offering the depth and character expected of a Fourth Growth with over four decades of evolution. In the glass, it shows a garnet-brick colour with a softened rim, signalling its well-developed maturity.

The nose is beautifully layered, opening with dried blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and pencil shavings—classic Pauillac hallmarks. With air, savoury notes of saddle leather, forest floor, dried herbs, and a touch of spice emerge, bringing complexity and a sense of old-world charm.

On the palate, the wine is refined and harmonious, with silky, resolved tannins and flavours of mature cassis, dried plum, earthy spice, and cigar box. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Half Bottle (37.5cl)

​Château Larmande, located in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, is one of the region's oldest estates, with a history dating back to 1585. The 1983 vintage, now over four decades old, offers a unique opportunity to experience a mature expression of this Grand Cru Classé wine.​

Tasting Notes

Specific tasting notes for the 1983 Château Larmande are limited. However, given its age, it's plausible that the wine exhibits tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with softened tannins and a harmonious palate. It's important to note that individual bottle conditions can vary, especially with wines of this age. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 14 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe

*** 88 points Wine Journal ***

Reviews
"This has a light nose, mulberry, a touch of wild mushroom, sloe and a touch of caramel. Moderate definition. Palate is medium-bodied, quite rustic tannins, mulberry, touch of leather, the acidity a little sharp and attacking. Course, peppery finish." Neil Martin Wine Journal tasted 2009.

Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Sauternes

The 1983 Château Raymond-Lafon is an outstanding vintage for this Sauternes estate, often recognized for its elegance and excellent aging potential. Benefiting from a near-ideal growing season, this vintage showcases a rich golden hue and enticing aromas of ripe apricots, honey, dried pineapple, and a touch of candied orange peel. On the palate, it offers lush flavors of tropical fruit, caramel, and vanilla, supported by a well-integrated acidity that gives it a refreshing balance despite its luscious sweetness.

The 1983 vintage is known for producing Sauternes wines of remarkable concentration and complexity, and Château Raymond-Lafon is no exception. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

Sauternes

1983 Château Sigalas Rabaud

Appearance:
Deep amber-gold with luminous copper highlights, displaying the rich colour concentration and graceful evolution expected from mature classified Sauternes.

Nose:
Intensely aromatic and beautifully developed, offering layers of apricot preserve, orange marmalade and honeycomb alongside notes of caramelised pineapple, saffron and toasted almond. Further complexity emerges with hints of crème brûlée, dried tropical fruits and exotic spice.

Palate:
Luxuriously textured and concentrated, yet lifted by vibrant acidity that gives the wine remarkable balance and freshness. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Domaine de Beaurenard

Domaine de Beaurenard is a southern Rhône wine estate with a lengthy family history. It is primarily known for its red Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines which comprise all of the allowable 13 grape varieties but is predominantly made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
The domaine has been family-owned and operated for the last seven generations and is mentioned in records as far back as 1695, when it was known as 'Bois Renard'. This name is now given to Beaurenard's top wines – small-production Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines in both red and white expressions, made from parcels of the estate's oldest vines. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock