1960 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1960 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1960 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
Port stole the crown with a fantastic 1960 vintage. It was declared by all the major houses and the best examples are likely to still be drinking beautifully now. However, other parts of Europe fared less well, with Italy producing some good but some lack-luster wines. Bordeaux was also hit-and-miss with some good Sauternes and Barsac.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: The vintage suffered from two rain-filled months of August and September. The wines produced in 1960 were very delicate and light in Bordeaux and only the first growth and Grand Cru wines will now be drinkable. The great estates from Sauternes and Barsac produced some good sweet wines in what was generally a depressed decade for the region.
Italian: The 1960 is rated as an average vintage for Italian wines. Heavy-weight, longer lived wines from 1960 such as Barolo and Amarone are still drinking well - they still exhibit a good structure and have deep colour with rich intensity.
Portugal: The 1960 Port Vintage was outstanding and was declared by all of the major Port houses. Port wines from 1960 have now settled into glorious old Vintage Ports of the very highest quality. After more than 64 years bottle-ageing, these wines have a superb combination of lovely mature fruit combined with the elegance that only this length of time in bottle can give. An incredible wine gift for a birthday or anniversary, they will last for decades to come or offer a superlative drinking experience now.
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Chateau d'Yquem, 1960
Sauternes Premiere Grand Cru Classe
Exceptional provenance - professionally stored since purchase
Tasted in April 2005. Light amber. It impressed from first drop with intense and deep nose of rasp honey and brown sugar. On the palate, it appeared very concentrated with candied fruit, delicious structure and sweet aftertaste. This was distinguished and enchanting wine with style, class and vitality. Should maintain all its goodies for additional 15 years. Review on Greatbordeauxwines.com Rating 94 points
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Price: $1,567.76 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1960
Pessac, Graves 1st Growth classification
A top class wine for the vintage. It is medium ruby with some amber/orange colour at the edges, possessing a light-intensity, fragrant bouquet suggestive of berry fruit and oak. On the palate, the flavours reveal fruit and concentration - very pleasant drinking from a wine of such age.
About Chateau Haut Brion La Mission Haut-Brion, situated adjacent to its illustrious sibling Château Haut-Brion in the revered Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France, is an iconic estate celebrated for its exceptional wines and rich heritage. Dating back centuries, this historic property has been synonymous with Bordeaux winemaking excellence. …
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Price: $715.00 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1960
Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
Top Shoulder Level
The 1960 Château Latour is a testament to its age and the estate’s commitment to producing quality wines even in difficult years. Though not a standout vintage, it should offer a graceful, fully mature drinking experience. The bottles have been well stored but it may not have the power or complexity of more renowned vintages like 1959 or 1961.
If you're considering purchasing a 1960 Château Latour, it may be a fragile wine, so handle it carefully, decant lightly, and savor its historical significance.
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Price: $911.79 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1960
Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
Upper Shoulder level
The 1960 Château Latour is a testament to its age and the estate’s commitment to producing quality wines even in difficult years. Though not a standout vintage, it should offer a graceful, fully mature drinking experience. The bottles have been well stored but it may not have the power or complexity of more renowned vintages like 1959 or 1961.
If you're considering purchasing a 1960 Château Latour, it may be a fragile wine, so handle it carefully, decant lightly, and savor its historical significance.
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Price: $780.60 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1960
Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
The 1960 Château Latour is a testament to its age and the estate’s commitment to producing quality wines even in difficult years. Though not a standout vintage, it should offer a graceful, fully mature drinking experience. The bottles have been well stored but it may not have the power or complexity of more renowned vintages like 1959 or 1961.
If you're considering purchasing a 1960 Château Latour, it may be a fragile wine, so handle it carefully, decant lightly, and savor its historical significance.
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Price: $913.11 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Cockburn Port, 1960
Vintage Port
This 1960 Cockburn Vintage Port is quite full-bodied, rich, alcoholic, spirited vintage port that offers meaty, chocolaty, spicy, full-bodied, alcoholic flavours. "A light tawny colour, almost a medium rose, with very slow legs. The nose smelt of marzipan, rosewater and aniseed. A medium bodied taste of ripe dates with a dash of spirit and a fantail finish lasting a good while. This grand port was alive and delivering pleasure. Thank you Cockburns for the treat. 89/100 (Nicos Neocleous, UK)" UK Wine Forum.
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Price: $287.31 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Corvo, 1960
Duca di Salaparuta - Riserva
Corvo, a classic Sicilian wine, is produced from Sicilian vines cultivated on warm, sunny hills. Aged in oak barrels it is distinguished by its round, full-bodied and persistent flavour. Together with Corvo Bianco, Corvo Rosso was the first wine to be bottled in Sicily, back in 1824, and is now the best known red wine in Italy thanks to its excellent quality/price ratio and consistent quality. Extremely versatile, it goes well with grilled and roast meats and medium-aged cheeses.
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Price: $182.36 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Croft Port, 1960
Vintage Port
"Bright tawny with orange flecks, there are whacks of dried fruit and sultanas on the nose, with hints of bitter chocolate and Christmas pudding. The palate is sweet but balanced with a lovely acidity. A fascinating multilayered wine, with the oxidization bringing out maple syrup flavours, coupled with leather and cigar box aromas wrapped around rich dried fruit. Complex, captivating and holding up beautifully." Decanter, Fine Wine Encounter 2009.
The 1960 has a light russet core with deep tawny rim. A lovely soft, mulberry infused nose with a touch of sloes and coca that could do with a tad more delineation. …
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Price: $261.07 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock
Croft Port, 1960
Vintage Port
Plain label - embossed capsules.
"Bright tawny with orange flecks, there are whacks of dried fruit and sultanas on the nose, with hints of bitter chocolate and Christmas pudding. The palate is sweet but balanced with a lovely acidity. A fascinating multilayered wine, with the oxidization bringing out maple syrup flavours, coupled with leather and cigar box aromas wrapped around rich dried fruit. Complex, captivating and holding up beautifully." Decanter, Fine Wine Encounter 2009.
The 1960 has a light russet core with deep tawny rim. A lovely soft, mulberry infused nose with a touch of sloes and coca that could do with a tad more delineation. …
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Price: $242.71 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock
Croft Port, 1960
Vintage Port
Half Bottle 37.5cl
"Bright tawny with orange flecks, there are whacks of dried fruit and sultanas on the nose, with hints of bitter chocolate and Christmas pudding. The palate is sweet but balanced with a lovely acidity. A fascinating multilayered wine, with the oxidization bringing out maple syrup flavours, coupled with leather and cigar box aromas wrapped around rich dried fruit. Complex, captivating and holding up beautifully." Decanter, Fine Wine Encounter 2009.
The 1960 has a light russet core with deep tawny rim. A lovely soft, mulberry infused nose with a touch of sloes and coca that could do with a tad more delineation. …
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Price: $163.99 USD
Stock: 12 in Stock
Feuerheerd Port, 1960
Vintage Port
The 1960 Feuerheerd has a beautiful mouth feel, no fruit but is saved by some good acidity and a little heat followed by a very long finish.
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Price: $255.83 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 1960
Vintage Port
UK Bottled by Christopher and Co
The 1960 Fonseca has settled into the most glorious of old Vintage Ports. After more than 55 years bottle-ageing, these wines have a superb combination of lovely mature fruit combined with the elegance that only this length of time in bottle can give. Outstanding.
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Price: $387.02 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock
Martinez Vintage Port, 1960
Vintage Port
Martinez has produced a port with power, dimension and real character.
Reviews:
Almost Tawny colored. Blackberry, Black currant (cassis), Cherry, Plum, and Toast. Smooth texture. Long finish. Surprisingly excellent 50yr VP. 93 pts Cellar Tracker.
Lovely ruby red color with yellow center; strawberry, raspberry nose; surprisingly light bodied, strawberry, raspberry, creamy palate; medium-plus finish. Rjonwine.com
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Price: $247.96 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock
Martins da Costa, 1960
Abafado - (Sweet fortified wine) - Martins da Costa, Bairrada | Includes own gift case
This outstanding 1960 wine is a beautiful sweet fortified white wine from the Bairrada region in Portugal.
Only 1000 bottles were made and these are drinking perfectly. Made from the must of red grapes, the wine is matured in oak for a minimum of 10 years. This is an amazing sweet wine that can be drunk as an aperitif or with any sweet dessert. This wine is of exceptional quality and value and is highly recommended by our wine buyer.
On the nose there are complex aromas of dried apricots, nuts, honey and a suggestion of citrus fruit. Served slightly chilled, this wine has rich mouthfeel, medium sweetness and and an amazing honeyed and citrus, delicate orange peel. …
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Price: $255.83 USD
Stock: 42 in Stock
Offley Port, 1960
Boa Vista Vintage Port
Quinta Boa Vista (lit Beautiful View Vineyard) hints at the dramatic views enjoyed by one of the most renowned vineyards in the entire Douro valley
Boa Vista is the jewel in the Offley Forrester crown, which is one of the oldest Port Houses (1737) and rose to prominence under Joseph Forrester. He was a legendary figure in the history of port credited with mapping the upper regions of the Douro, only to be drowned in one of its rapids, allegedly weighed down by the weight of gold he had collected from his tenants. Forrester's life was devoted to improving the quality of port and in recognition of his endeavours the King of Portugal made him Baron Forrester. …
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Price: $247.96 USD
Stock: 7 in Stock
Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1960
Vintage Port
Embossed capsule | Unlabelled | Level in Neck
“This wine is a mysterious phenomenon, a magical wine produced in extremely limited quantities and only in a few years each decade. It is the expression of a terroir and confirms something that is for me a deeply held belief. The Nacional is great because of the grapes and where they come from, not because of anything particular that we do. It has a unique personality, an extraordinary intensity and, even after many years of ageing, retains an astonishing youthfulness.” Christian Seely
The terroir: a small area at the heart of the Quinta do Noval vineyard planted with ungrafted vines and untouched by phylloxera, described as “attached to the soil of the Nation”. …
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Price: $3,476.63 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Rebello Valente Vintage Port, 1960
Vintage Port
Mid coloured red centre with an orange colour rim. Spring flowers on the nose (elderflower?). Medium mid-palate with butterscotch and caramel. Some tingle in the aftertaste that delivers more than you would expect.
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Price: $242.71 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Salice, 1960
Leone de Castris
Salice Salentino is a DOC of the Puglia wine region in south-eastern Italy. Its original incarnation exclusively covered red wines, but the rules were modified first in 1990 and then again in 2010, and now permit white and rose wines too. The catchment area for the wines centers on the small town of Salice on the Salento peninsula, and spreads out to the north and west.
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Price: $195.48 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sandeman, 1960
Vintage Port
The 1960 Sandeman Vintage Port is a notable example of a classic vintage from one of Portugal’s esteemed port houses. Sandeman, with its rich winemaking heritage dating back to 1790, crafted this vintage during a year recognized for producing high-quality ports. The wine is celebrated for its deep color, rich concentration, and harmonious balance, showcasing sweet black fruits, chocolate undertones, and smooth tannins. Though well past its youth, the 1960 Sandeman remains a testament to the exceptional aging potential of vintage ports.
As of today, the 1960 Sandeman is still drinking well - a testament to the logevity of the 1960 vintage. …
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Price: $255.83 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1960
Vintage Port, Douro
Impeccable provenance - bottled by Tanners of Shrewsbury
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We are delighted to offer a small quantity of Taylor 1960 Vintage Port with impeccable provenance. These bottles were shipped and bottled by Tanners of Shrewsbury and sold to the owners of Berwick House in Shrewsbury, where they were stored undisturbed until their sale in 2024. The bottles are unlabelled but the cork is marked with the vintage and shipper (as pictured).
The 1960 Taylor's Vintage Port is a true gem. Taylor's is one of the most prestigious Port wine producers in the Douro Valley, and the 1960 vintage is considered one of the great vintages of the 20th century. Vintage Ports from 1960 are known for their exceptional quality and longevity. …
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Price: $242.71 USD
Stock: 11 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 1960
Warre Private Cellar Release
Warre’s is the oldest of the Symington Family Estates' brands and in 2020 celebrates 350 years of producing unparalleled quality Port wines. To commemorate three and a half centuries of history, Warre’s decided to launch a fabulous Vintage 1960 Private Cellar. These are the Last 360 Bottle in the Symington Cellar.
Johnny Symington – chairman of Symington Family Estates, commented: “We are extremely proud to be celebrating Warre’s 350th anniversary: three generations of my family worked alongside the Warres until the mid-1960s when they decided to return to the UK.
“We have continued a great tradition that dates back to 1670. …
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Price: $649.41 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 1960
Vintage port
** 90 Points Wine Spectator **
This wine is now beginning to reach its full maturity and is likely to be ready for drinking. As it ages further, it will begin to develop gently into a more tawny style wine. Intense, structured with a nice soft finish." Almost perfect in its maturity. Still delicious.
"A powerhouse port that has been mellowed and opened up by time. Now in its 43rd year, its tannins have softened to reveal dark fruit flavors, herbaceousness and plenty of grip in the finish." Wine Spectator, 2003.
"Masses of rich plums and prunes on the flavour. So rich – such a surprise. …
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Price: $247.96 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock
Baron de Lustrac, 1960
Vintage Armagnac
In original Lustrac wooden box as illustrated
The 1960 Baron de Lustrac Armagnac is another excellent example of a vintage Armagnac, showcasing the unique characteristics of the spirit from that year.
The perfect gift for big birthdays or as a special drink for the connoisseur as they truly are a fine example of the very best Armagnacs around.
Tasting Notes
A rich, intricate blend of dried fruits, nuts, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves. Aging in oak casks adds depth to the flavours. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, with hints of dark chocolate, coffee, leather, and tobacco. The finish is long and warming, inviting slow sipping and contemplation. …
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Price: $518.21 USD
Stock: Out of Stock
Marcel Trepout, 1960
Marcel Trépout, Armagnac
The 1960 Armagnac from Marcel Trepout is the expression of a single year and has a unique character associated with the year and the cask in which it has been stored. These vintages are bottled at the alcohol level in which they naturally come out of the cask. There is a wonderful contrast between the sweet and sour flavours of wood, amplified by the strong alcoholic degree. Rich palate feeling the alcohol and the concentration of dry plums, spicy with persistent flavour of rancio and of spices, but round, soft and long in the finish. The tannins are very present, but full-bodied and round.
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Price: $518.21 USD
Stock: Out of Stock