Corney and Barrow Vintage Port, 1920 Vintage Port

Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Level high shoulder, good capsule, unlabelled

Bottle size: 75cl

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£995.00

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Description

The *1920 Corney & Barrow Vintage Port* is a rare and historic fortified wine, bottled over a century ago by one of Britain’s most distinguished wine merchants. Produced in the Douro during a golden era for Port, this vintage has had more than 100 years to evolve into a masterpiece of richness, elegance, and complexity. Unlabelled but with a good capsule and a high-shoulder fill, it represents both excellent provenance and a remarkable opportunity to experience Port from the roaring 1920s.

In the glass, it would be expected to display a deep tawny-brown core with greenish highlights at the rim—an unmistakable sign of venerable age in Port. The bouquet is likely to be profoundly aromatic, offering layers of dried fig, medjool date, and sultana alongside caramelised walnut, dark treacle, and subtle notes of spice, cedar, and antique leather. A whisper of cocoa and mint may emerge with gentle aeration, adding yet more intrigue.

On the palate, the *1920 Corney & Barrow Vintage Port* should be mellow yet remarkably concentrated, with fully integrated sweetness and a velvety, mouth-coating texture. Flavours of toffee, roasted nuts, candied orange peel, and dark chocolate are lifted by a gentle acidity, carrying into an exceptionally long and warming finish. Each sip would be a journey through layers of history, revealing the extraordinary resilience of great Port.

This is a bottle for the most special of occasions—best opened with extreme care, decanted to remove fine sediment, and enjoyed in quiet contemplation. The *1920 Corney & Barrow Vintage Port* is far more than a wine; it is a preserved chapter of the Douro’s heritage, offering a once-in-a-lifetime tasting experience for the fortunate few who share it.

Condition

Embossed metal capsules. Levels top-shoulder

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