Chillingworth and Son Vintage Port, 1890 Vintage Port
Vintage Port
High Shoulder - Bottled 1893
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 20%
Price:
£1,695.00
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Description
The *1890 Chillingworth & Son Vintage Port* is an extraordinary and historic wine, offering a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship of 19th-century Douro winemaking. Produced in an era when viticulture and vinification were entirely manual, this Port has survived more than 130 years, evolving into a masterpiece of aged fortified wine. Bottles from this vintage are exceptionally scarce, making it a true collector’s prize and a living piece of Port history.
In the glass, it presents a deep amber-tawny core with a green-tinged rim, the unmistakable signature of great age in Vintage Port. The nose is profoundly complex, with layers of dried fig, sultana, and medjool date alongside rich molasses, toasted walnut, and exotic spice. Subtle notes of cedar, polished antique wood, dark cocoa, and old leather emerge slowly, revealing its immense maturity.
On the palate, the *1890 Chillingworth & Son* is mellow yet remarkably concentrated, with a velvety texture that carries waves of flavour. Nuances of caramelised nuts, burnt toffee, dried citrus peel, and coffee bean intertwine with a delicate herbal lift and perfectly integrated sweetness. The balance between residual sugar, gentle acidity, and tertiary complexity is seamless, leading to an extraordinarily long and warming finish.
This is a wine for quiet contemplation—a bottle to be opened only on the most special of occasions. The *1890 Chillingworth & Son Vintage Port* is not merely a drink; it is a preserved fragment of the Douro’s rich winemaking legacy, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the fortunate few who taste it.
Condition
High Shoulder
