This extraordinary 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a masterful blend of wines aged in seasoned oak casks at Graham’s lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia. Only the finest lots, drawn from the estate’s top vineyards, are selected for long ageing. Over decades, evaporation and oxidation transform the wine, concentrating its flavours and lending a silky texture and haunting elegance. Each bottle is a tribute to patience, craftsmanship, and tradition.
Bouquet Deeply aromatic and endlessly layered, the nose unveils a medley of dried figs, walnuts, orange peel, and fine antique wood. Undertones of toffee, marzipan, and cinnamon rise with time in the glass, offering an endlessly evolving olfactory experience.
Palate A revelation of aged beauty. The palate opens with notes of butterscotch, dried apricot, roasted almonds, and molasses. Incredibly smooth and silky, with a delicate sweetness perfectly balanced by racy acidity. The finish is endless—lingering with echoes of caramel, cedar, and spice.
Food Pairing Best served lightly chilled in a small glass to savour slowly. Perfect on its own as a contemplative digestif, or alongside aged blue cheese, salted caramel tart, or roasted hazelnuts. It also pairs sublimely with dark chocolate truffles or crème brûlée.
Interesting Fact Graham’s 40 Year Old Tawny is bottled to order in limited quantities, ensuring absolute freshness. Every drop in the bottle has spent at least four decades quietly ageing in wood, making it one of the most treasured styles in the Port world.