2011 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JR 98 WA 98 FTLOP 97 W&S 97 WE 97 WS 97 JS 96
JR 98

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, April 2013

19.5/20 This wine was placed immediately after the super-opulent Fonseca in the BFT tasting which may have been a mistake. This is restrained. Well mannered, discreet, keeps its powder very dry. But on the palate it...
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2013

(96 - 98 points) The 2011 Taylor’s Vintage 2011 has a multifaceted, Pandora’s Box of a nose that is mercurial in the glass: cassis at first before blackberry and raspberry politely ask it to move aside, followed by wilted...
FTLOP 97

For The Love of Port, November 2014

97+ Another fabulous nose with fresh floral fragrance, ethereal potpourri, then cracked black pepper and black cherry provide a spicy and multi-layered profile. Full throttle flavors of jammy crushed blueberry and...
W&S 97

Wine & Spirits, December 2013

The greatness of this wine is subtler and more hidden than many of its siblings in 2011. It’s skinnier than Fonseca, austere in a Taylor–Douro Superior way, clouding the brain with schist dust before revealing its more...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, November 2013

There is an initial smoky character, followed by a burst of ripe, rich black fruits, giving the wine weight and a dark, brooding core. Black plum and berry fruits, considerable acidity and a delicate final perfume flesh...
WS 97

Wine Spectator, October 2013

Powerful, featuring concentrated dark plum and spicy cherry flavors that are finely balanced, showing notes of raspberry preserves. The mocha and wild herb accents are interwoven and supported by powerful tannins. The...
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, May 2013

Very pretty pure fruit on the nose: crushed berries and minerals with a licorice and graphite undertone. Full body, medium sweet with chewy tannins that are polished and firm. This shows balance and harmony, but remains...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Port
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Vintage 2011
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 20.5%
Closure Cork

The 2011 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port is a notable offering from the esteemed Taylor Fladgate house, known for crafting some of the finest ports in the Douro region of Portugal. This vintage is a proprietary blend, consisting of various red grape varietals, and has garnered high praise from multiple professional reviewers.

Jancis Robinson awarded this wine an impressive score of 98, describing it as "restrained" and "well mannered," with a palate that opens up "in the most superb, Burgundian peacock’s tail sort of way." She notes that this wine is "upright and straight backed" and mentions its complex flavors of "dried prunes ground up with rocks."

Wine & Spirits also gave the 2011 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port a high score of 97, highlighting its "subtler and more hidden" greatness compared to its 2011 peers. The review describes the wine as "austere in a Taylor–Douro Superior way," with a "tarry density and umami tannins" that reveal "seemingly endless flavor" over time. They praise its "dynamic and sleek" profile, suggesting it has the stamina for long-term aging.

Wine Spectator matched this score, emphasizing the wine's "powerful, concentrated dark plum and spicy cherry flavors," along with notes of "raspberry preserves, mocha, and wild herb accents." Reviewer KM finds the tannins to be "powerful," with a finish that offers "intense grip and violet hints," recommending it to be best enjoyed from 2020 through 2045.

James Suckling rated it 96, appreciating the "very pretty pure fruit on the nose" with "crushed berries and minerals" and a "licorice and graphite undertone." He describes it as "full body, medium sweet with chewy tannins" that are "polished and firm," predicting it will be best to try in 2021.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score between 96 and 98, commends its "multifaceted" nose featuring cassis, blackberry, and raspberry, along with "wilted rose petals and Dorset plum." The palate is noted as "sweet and sensual on the entry, plush and opulent," showcasing flavors of "black cherries, boysenberry, and cassis."

Wine Enthusiast also gave it a 97, noting an "initial smoky character" followed by "ripe, rich black fruits" and a "dark, brooding core." The wine is highlighted for its "considerable acidity and a delicate final perfume," making it ideal for serious aging.

For The Love of Port awarded it a 97+, praising its "fabulous nose" with "fresh floral fragrance, ethereal potpourri, then cracked black pepper and black cherry." They find its flavors "full throttle" with "jammy crushed blueberry and boysenberry pulp," and an "ultra-long finish" that is "incredibly soft and smooth."

This vintage port from Taylor Fladgate is characterized by its complexity, depth, and potential for long-term aging, making it a distinguished choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.