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Burmester, 2016 Vintage Port

Vintage Port
Presented in Wooden Gift Box
RRP £69.95
Special Subscriber Offer £49.95
95 Points - WE
18/20 - JR>

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

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£49.95

60 In Stock

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    • Description

    The 2016 Burmester Vintage Port is highly regarded for its balance, intensity, and aging potential. It is an excellent choice for those who enjoy powerful, rich ports that will reward patient aging. The 2016 vintage has received positive reviews, often scoring in the range of 92-95 points from critics, who praise its balance, depth, and cellaring potential.

    Tasting Notes
    Deep, almost opaque purple colour with intense aromas of blackberries, plums, and cassis, along with floral notes and a touch of spice and chocolate. On the palate it is full bodies with robust tannins and rich flavours that mirror the nose, revealing ripe black fruits, hints of cocoa, and a subtle minerality. It also has a notable acidity that contributes to its structure and balance, essential for long-term aging. The finish is long and complex with lingering black fruit and hints of spice. Drink now-2050+.

    Serving and Food pairing
    Vintage Ports are best decanted and served slightly below modern room temperature: 16° to 18° C. Pair with chocolate-rich desserts – such as dark chocolate mousse. Goes very well with intense-flavoured cheeses, like Queijo da Serra, or blue cheeses (Stilton, Roquefort).

    H.Burmester & Cia. is one of the leading Port wine producers in Portugal. Founded in 1750 by Henry Burmester and John Nash, it has a long history of producing high-quality Ports. The company is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the Douro River from Porto, and is known for its range of Port wines, including Tawny, Ruby, Vintage, and Colheita Ports. Burmester Ports are highly regarded for their quality and consistency, and the company has a reputation for producing some of the finest Ports in the Douro region. They are particularly known for their Colheita Ports, which are single-vintage Tawny Ports aged in oak barrels for an extended period before being bottled.

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    How to store your Vintage Port
    Vintage Port, like all fine wines, prefers to remain undisturbed, lying on its side in a dark and at least slightly humid place at a stable temperature of between 10°C and 14°C to mature properly. Like most quality vintage ports, the 2016 Burmester can age for several decades. This wine has the potential to develop further complexity as it matures, becoming smoother and more nuanced over time.

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    Condition

    New

    Reviews

    ***95 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
    Ripe black fruits shine through the rich tannins of this perfumed wine. It has a fine juicy character, balanced with the generous tannins and acidity. This is a full-bore wine, likely to be ready to drink from 2028. Roger Voss

    ***18/20 Points- JancisRobinson.com***
    Cask sample. Deeply coloured like elderberry juice. More subtle than some 2016s and with a delicate floral character entwined with ripe, black hedgerow fruit. This has quite a different structure compared with the Barros, Kopke and Calem 2016s tasted alongside. The tannins are very fine and dry, the aroma of subtle black fruit and 70% dark chocolate. This has real finesse and a lovely bitter-sweet flavour on the long finish. Excellent harmony already but full of promise. I love the long dry finish. (JH)

    WINE ENTHUSIAST ´18 . 95 PTS
    TOM CANNAVAN - WINES PAGES ´18 . 91 PTS
    JAMES SUCKLING ´18 . 90 PTS
    PURPLE PAGES ´18
    JULIA HARDING MW . 18,5 PTS
    GRANDES ESCOLHAS ´18 . 18 PTS
    WINE SPECTATOR ´18 . 93 PTS

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