Croft Port, 1945 Vintage Port

Vintage Port - Oporto Bottled
Excellent condition | Level in neck

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 20%

Price:

£1,495.00

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Description

The 1945 Croft Vintage Port is an extraordinary wine, produced in a year celebrated as one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century. Crafted with exceptional care, it reflects the resilience and artistry of winemaking during a pivotal moment in history.

In the glass, it presents a deep mahogany core with amber highlights, a testament to its graceful aging. The nose is intensely aromatic, offering an intricate bouquet of dried fruits, black figs, walnuts, and molasses, underscored by delicate notes of spice, cedar, and orange peel. Hints of floral essence and roasted coffee add further layers of complexity.

On the palate, it is remarkably rich and full-bodied, with flavors of stewed blackberries, dates, toffee, and a touch of bittersweet chocolate. The wine's structure is impeccably balanced, with smooth, well-integrated tannins and a lively acidity that belies its age. The finish is exceptionally long, leaving an enduring impression of sweetness and warmth.

The 1945 Croft Vintage Port is a timeless treasure, embodying the heritage and expertise of one of Portugal’s most esteemed port houses. It is a wine of unparalleled depth and character, perfect for collectors or those seeking to experience the profound beauty of a legendary vintage.

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Condition

Original Bin-soiled Labels - Level in Neck

Reviews

A much deeper colour than the ’42 as one would expect. Quite limpid for a 62-year old with a lovely, elegant nose of ginger, leather, figs, almond and black cherries in the background. Very refined with a sedate feel to it. The palate is just sublime with perfect acidity, rich and decadent for Croft and in a sense, riper than the ’35 thanks to the Indian summer? Powerful, spicy and almost decadent towards the finish with wild honey, heather, fig, raisin and liquorice. Very long – this ’45 flirts with perfection. A gorgeous ’45 port.

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