1955 Wine and Port Vintage

Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £289.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Don PX Convento Seleccion 1955, Montilla-Moriles | 20cl Bottle - In luxury gift box
*** 98 Points - Robert Parker ***

The origin of this exceptional wine is the result of Antonio Sánchez’s personal choice and decision over the bottling’s most favourable time. Valued for being rare, deep and very sweet, elaborated with 100% Pedro Ximénez raisined grape clusters. An authentic treasure distinguished with 98 Robert Parker points and the silver medal in the Vinalies Internationals.

“Convento Selección” are wines that have aged for generations in amontillado butts so that the wine and wood could merge with time and result into an unmatchable flavour. Our bottling system is called “Convento Selección” in honour to the Cistercian monk system in which the wine is classified in their own series. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 25 in Stock

Don Pedro Ximinez (PX) Convento Seleccion 1955, Montilla-Moriles
Half Bottle 37.5cl
** 98 Points - Robert Parker **

Pedro Ximénez (often abbreviated as PX) is a sweet, fortified wine primarily produced in Spain, especially in the regions of Jerez (Sherry) and Montilla-Moriles. It is made from the Pedro Ximénez grape, which is sun-dried to concentrate its sugars before fermentation. The result is a wine that is intensely sweet, rich, and dark, with a syrupy texture.

Often described as "dessert in a glass," PX wines are bursting with flavors of raisins, molasses, dried figs, caramel, chocolate, and nuts like toasted almonds or hazelnuts. The wine’s sweetness is balanced by its complex and layered profile, making it a luxurious treat for the palate. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Burmester 70 Years of Port
40 year and 30 year old Tawny
***Presented in our Double Leather Gift Box***

A wonderful gift for a 70th Birthday or Anniversary.

This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles of Rich Tawny Port:

Burmester 40 Year Old Tawny Port:
*** Gold Medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge ***
Bright tawny colour, with greenish nuances. Presents a bouquet with intense aromas of dried fruits, delicate spices notes and a sweet touch of honey. In the taste it is full, unctuous and velvety. This wine overflows seduction and an enormous refinement. A feeling that is extended in the long and complex finish.

Burmester 30 Year Old Tawny Port:
This 30-year-old tawny from Burmester is our absolute favourite! Deep tawny colour with greenish hints. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1955 Burmester Vintage Port is a classic and highly regarded wine from one of Portugal's oldest port houses. Known for producing refined and long-lived ports, Burmester has been crafting wines since 1750, and their vintage ports from standout years like 1955 showcase their expertise.

Vintage Overview
1955 Port Vintage: The 1955 vintage is one of the great years in 20th-century port history. It was characterized by ideal growing conditions, producing wines with excellent structure, balance, and aging potential. Ports from this vintage are renowned for their richness, depth of flavor, and longevity, making them highly collectible. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port
In presentation box
95 Points- For The Love of Port

A rare and beautifully aged 1955 vintage Colheita Port from Kopke – ideal for collectors, Port lovers, or milestone celebrations. Elegantly presented and available with gift packaging — a fitting gift for 70th birthdays, anniversaries, or historic wine collections.

Tasting Notes:
Aged for over 60 years in seasoned oak casks, this exceptional tawny-style Colheita is rich, elegant, and deeply expressive. The bouquet opens with dried fig, toasted walnut, aged leather, and citrus peel, evolving into notes of butterscotch, cinnamon, and antique wood. The palate is smooth and layered, with flavours of spiced caramel, stewed plum, orange marmalade, and hints of espresso, lifted by a beautifully fresh acidity. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

70 Years of Port
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 30 Year Old Tawny
***Presented in Our Two-Bottle Leather Effect Gift Box***

A wonderful gift for a 70th Birthday or Anniversary.
This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles. 30 year old and 40 year old Rich Tawny Ports which add up to 70 Years.

Messias 40 Year Old Tawny Port:
This lovely 40 year old has a wonderful tawny colour and is fragrant with a vivid roast almond and summer fruits flavour. It is full of personality, has a lively richness and a mouth watering finish.

Messias 30 Year Old Tawny Port:
This 30-year-old tawny from Messias shows incredible length a deep, old gold colour with hints of dried fruit and honey offsetting the rich nutty aromas. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

St. Emilion Grand Cru
Calvet bottling

Tasting note: The 1955 Château Cheval Blanc, St. Emilion Grand Cru, Calvet bottling is a captivating expression of aged Bordeaux. The wine presents a deep, brick-red colour with tawny edges. On the nose, it offers a rich bouquet of dried fruit, leather, and tobacco, complemented by subtle earthy notes and hints of underbrush. The palate is elegant and balanced, with soft tannins and a velvety texture. Flavours of dark cherry, plum, and fig intermingle with a delicate spiciness, while the finish lingers with an aged complexity and subtle minerality. A truly refined and harmonious wine with remarkable depth. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barsac
Damaged label | Good Level

The 1955 Château Doisy-Védrines is an extraordinary dessert wine from the renowned Barsac appellation in Bordeaux. As a Premier Cru Classé estate in the 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac, Château Doisy-Védrines is celebrated for its ability to craft lusciously sweet wines that age gracefully over decades, and this vintage is a true testament to that reputation.

In the glass, the wine displays a golden amber hue, deepened by its years of aging, with glimmers of copper at the edges. The nose is richly aromatic, offering a complex bouquet of dried apricots, honey, and candied citrus peel, interwoven with notes of saffron, toasted almonds, and a hint of botrytis-driven spice. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barsac

The 1955 Château Doisy-Védrines is an extraordinary dessert wine from the renowned Barsac appellation in Bordeaux. As a Premier Cru Classé estate in the 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac, Château Doisy-Védrines is celebrated for its ability to craft lusciously sweet wines that age gracefully over decades, and this vintage is a true testament to that reputation.

In the glass, the wine displays a golden amber hue, deepened by its years of aging, with glimmers of copper at the edges. The nose is richly aromatic, offering a complex bouquet of dried apricots, honey, and candied citrus peel, interwoven with notes of saffron, toasted almonds, and a hint of botrytis-driven spice. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Unlabelled | Embossed capsule
Plain label can be provided upon request

The 1955 was the only year declared by Fonseca in the 50s. An underrated, indeed almost forgotten, vintage that deserves to be rediscovered.

Notes on the year
The year was marked by an excellent ripening season with hot weather in July and August meaning that the crop was perfectly mature towards the end of September. Most of the well known shippers declared 1955.

Tasting Note
Medium to deep red, with a remarkably youthful ruby edge. Incredible richness and almost young grapey fruit character. As it breathes it opens to reveal spicy mature dark fruit aromas. On the palate it fills the mouth with round, marzipan richness mixed with full chocolate flavour. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Half Bottles 37.5cl
Unlabelled | Embossed Capsules | excellent provenace
Plain label can be provided upon request

The 1955 was the only year declared by Fonseca in the 50s. An underrated, indeed almost forgotten, vintage that deserves to be rediscovered.

Notes on the year
The year was marked by an excellent ripening season with hot weather in July and August meaning that the crop was perfectly mature towards the end of September. Most of the well known shippers declared 1955.

Tasting Note
Medium to deep red, with a remarkably youthful ruby edge. Incredible richness and almost young grapey fruit character. As it breathes it opens to reveal spicy mature dark fruit aromas. On the palate it fills the mouth with round, marzipan richness mixed with full chocolate flavour. …
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Price: £265.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port (Charles Kinloch Label) in neck

Reviews: Five Stars (Outstanding).
“One of my all-time favourite Ports...A big wine that has evolved perfectly... mature but rosy-cheeked; glorious bouquet, a fabulous fragrance erupting out of its depths. Sweet, refined, silky yet still tannic, fleshy yet firm”.Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Published 2002
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Special Offer | was £395 | Now £350

The 1955 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a legendary wine that epitomizes the heritage, terroir, and craftsmanship of one of the Douro Valley’s most iconic estates. Quinta do Noval, established in 1715, has long been recognized as a pioneer in the production of world-class ports, combining tradition with innovation to create wines of unparalleled elegance and longevity.

The Legacy of Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval holds a unique place in the history of port wine. Located in the heart of the Douro Valley, its vineyards benefit from a prime terroir, with steep terraced slopes, schist soils, and a microclimate ideal for producing exceptional wines. …
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Price: £350.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Nacional

The 1955 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port is a wine of unparalleled prestige, a true legend in the world of port. Crafted from ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines planted in a tiny 2-hectare vineyard within Quinta do Noval, the Nacional bottling is considered the pinnacle of vintage port production. The 1955 vintage is among the most sought-after in the history of the estate, offering an extraordinary glimpse into the power, elegance, and longevity of this iconic wine.

The Nacional Legacy
"Nacional" is a term that denotes the vineyard’s unique status: vines planted on their own roots, untouched by the devastating phylloxera plague that reshaped European viticulture in the 19th century. …
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Price: £4,750.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Excellent provenance | Level in neck
Plain label can be provided upon request

These bottles have been kept in perfect condition in a good cellar since first release.

Taylors 1955 Vintage Port.
Review
The only vintage Taylor’s declared in the 1950s. According to the Fladgate Partnership, ‘one of the most underrated vintages of the century’. Taylor’s own two great vineyards in the Douro, Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita. Both are categorised grade A - the highest possible rating. In years when Taylor’s produces a classic vintage, wines from these two estates are blended together. As they are some 20 miles apart, and subject to very different micro climates, they combine to produce a powerful, long lived and complex vintage port. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Vintage Port

Taylors 1955 Vintage Port.
Review
The only vintage Taylor’s declared in the 1950s. According to the Fladgate Partnership, ‘one of the most underrated vintages of the century’. Taylor’s own two great vineyards in the Douro, Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita. Both are categorised grade A - the highest possible rating. In years when Taylor’s produces a classic vintage, wines from these two estates are blended together. As they are some 20 miles apart, and subject to very different micro climates, they combine to produce a powerful, long lived and complex vintage port. In 1955 there was a heatwave at the end of April and early May. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port

Taylors 1955 Vintage Port.
Review
The only vintage Taylor’s declared in the 1950s. According to the Fladgate Partnership, ‘one of the most underrated vintages of the century’. Taylor’s own two great vineyards in the Douro, Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita. Both are categorised grade A - the highest possible rating. In years when Taylor’s produces a classic vintage, wines from these two estates are blended together. As they are some 20 miles apart, and subject to very different micro climates, they combine to produce a powerful, long lived and complex vintage port. In 1955 there was a heatwave at the end of April and early May. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

Taylors 1955 Vintage Port.
Review
The only vintage Taylor’s declared in the 1950s. According to the Fladgate Partnership, ‘one of the most underrated vintages of the century’. Taylor’s own two great vineyards in the Douro, Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita. Both are categorised grade A - the highest possible rating. In years when Taylor’s produces a classic vintage, wines from these two estates are blended together. As they are some 20 miles apart, and subject to very different micro climates, they combine to produce a powerful, long lived and complex vintage port. In 1955 there was a heatwave at the end of April and early May. …
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Vintage Port
Hedges and Butler Label

The 1955 Warre’s Vintage Port is a classic, well-regarded vintage that has stood the test of time. Warre’s, one of the oldest and most respected Port houses, is known for producing elegant and balanced Vintage Ports, and the 1955 is no exception.

Tasting Notes & Maturity
Now almost 70 years old, this vintage has evolved into a beautifully mature Port with remarkable complexity. On the nose, it typically offers aromas of dried fruits, caramel, walnuts, and tobacco, with hints of spice and leather. The palate is smooth and refined, with layers of fig, dark chocolate, and nuts, all wrapped in a delicate, velvety texture. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes Premiere Grand Cru Classe
Half Bottle 37.5cl

Considered as the greatest white wine in the world, Château d'Yquem, located on a small hill, enjoys a microclimate and an exceptional terroir. The vineyard, which has no fewer than 150 parcels of different soil, is cherished throughout the year, each vine receives an average of 50 treatments per year. The selection is particularly rigorous for the grand vin of château d'Yquem: it is often said that a vine produces only one glass of wine .

Tasting note: The 1955 Château d'Yquem, Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé, is a stunning example of this legendary sweet wine. It displays a deep amber-golden hue, a testament to its age. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: Out of Stock

St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe
High shoulder level

*** 95 Points Robert Parker (NM) ***

Reviews: "the 1955 Montrose is a legendary vintage for the estate. Certainly my solitary encounter several years ago was off the charts, a view since vindicated by others lucky enough to have encountered it. Certainly here, the 1955 had an amazing, deep, almost refulgent color with a thin tawny rim. The bouquet was very intense with dark berry fruit, bergamot, Earl Grey and even dried honey, unusually opulent for this normally quite foursquare vintage. The palate is swarthy and structured with great depth and balance. One or two commented upon the volatility of this wine and true, this upended the finish, blurring the edges. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: Out of Stock

Vintage Port
In neck, unlabelled, embossed capsule

The 1955 Cockburn Vintage Port is a classic from one of Portugal’s most well-known port houses. 1955 is recognized as one of the great vintage years in port history, producing wines with remarkable depth, structure, and longevity. Cockburn, a producer with a reputation for crafting robust and elegant ports, delivered a wine in this vintage that showcases the hallmark traits of the era.

Vintage Overview
1955 Port Vintage: Widely declared by top producers, 1955 is considered an exceptional year. Ideal growing conditions allowed for perfectly ripened grapes, resulting in ports with rich fruit, firm tannins, and a well-balanced structure that has stood the test of time. …
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Price: £475.00
Stock: Out of Stock

Vintage Port
Unlabelled | Embossed capsules
Plain label can be provided upon request

The 1955 Croft Vintage Port is a distinguished wine from a year celebrated for its exceptional Port production. This vintage is noted for its firm yet fruity character, offering medium weight and excellent flavor balance. Tasting notes highlight a translucent ruby appearance with evident bricking, indicative of its age. The aroma presents floral notes combined with red berries, chocolate, and toffee, while the palate reveals sweet raisins, dried cranberries, and licorice root, leading to a complex and pleasant finish.

Critics have praised this vintage for its elegance and complexity. Wine Enthusiast awarded it 91 points, describing it as soft, approachable, and "feminine. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: Out of Stock

Vintage port
Excellent provenance

These bottles originate from a country house estate where they have been stored in a cool cellar since original purchase.

The 1955 Sandeman Vintage Port is an exceptional wine from one of the Douro Valley’s most renowned producers. Founded in 1790, Sandeman is synonymous with quality and tradition, crafting ports that are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and longevity. The 1955 vintage, recognized as one of the finest of the 20th century, exemplifies Sandeman’s expertise and the extraordinary conditions of this historic year.

The 1955 Vintage
The 1955 growing season in the Douro Valley was marked by near-perfect weather conditions, resulting in a harvest of exceptional quality. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: Out of Stock