Grahams Tawny 40 years - 4,5L
€ 1,350.00
| Producer | Graham’s |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca |
| Ageing | An average of 40 years in oak casks, 4.5-litre bottle |
| Alcohol | 20%vol |
| Serving | 12-15°C, lightly chilled Keeps at least 2 months once opened |
| Scores | 98/100 Richard Mayson |
40 Years Old Tawny: coffee, chocolate and flambéed cherries, with 98 points from Richard Mayson.
Tasting note
Complex and expressive, with fresh and dried fruit, roasted coffee and dark chocolate. Smooth and syrupy, with oak at the edges, warm red fruit and raisins, and a taste of flambéed cherries that lingers for a very long time.
The story
A tawny with an indication of age is a blend of Ports aged for a long time in oak casks: the age reflects the average character of the blend. It is ready to drink and does not improve with keeping.
Food pairing
Fabulous with dark chocolate, but above all a perfect digestif.
The producer
Graham’s was founded in 1820 by the Scottish brothers William and John Graham, textile merchants who accepted a consignment of Port in Porto as payment of a debt and then devoted themselves entirely to Port. In 1890 they built their lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia and bought Quinta dos Malvedos, the heart of their Vintage Ports ever since.
In 1970 the Symington family bought Graham’s. The grapes come from four of the house’s own quintas in the Douro: Quinta dos Malvedos, Quinta do Tua, Quinta da Vila Velha and Quinta do Vale de Malhadas. Malvedos lies on the north bank of the Douro, with south-facing vineyards.
Critics & Awards
Gold – International Wine Challenge 2015
Bronze – International Wine Challenge 2014
Silver – International Wine Challenge 2013
Silver – International Wine Challenge 2012
Gold – International Wine Challenge 2011
Bronze – International Wine Challenge 2014
Silver – International Wine Challenge 2013
Silver – International Wine Challenge 2012
Gold – International Wine Challenge 2011
98/100 Richard Mayson
Pale brick-red tawny with a golden-green amber rim. Effusive on the nose, with delicate spice, creamy Brazil nuts and dried fruit, fresh and seamless through to a long, very delicate finish. Perfectly balanced.
Pale brick-red tawny with a golden-green amber rim. Effusive on the nose, with delicate spice, creamy Brazil nuts and dried fruit, fresh and seamless through to a long, very delicate finish. Perfectly balanced.
94/100 Wine Enthusiast | Tasted: Jan 2006
92/100 Wine & Spirits Magazine | Tasted: Oct 2004
90/100 Decanter World Wine Awards | Tasted: Jan 2016
87/100 Wine Spectator | Tasted: Jan 1996
18/20 Vinum | Tasted: Apr 2010
94/100 Jamie Goode
94/100 CellarTracker (27 notes)
