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Royal Oporto LBV Port 2020

Royal Oporto LBV Port 2020

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Kirsch, Dark Chocolate, Prunes, and Balanced Elegance

Discover the approachable luxury of the Douro Valley with this 2020 Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port from Royal Oporto. Bursting with inviting notes of kirsch, rich prunes, and dark chocolate, it delivers a beautifully balanced, medium-to-full-bodied experience. With its smooth, sweet profile and a refined bittersweet finish, this ready-to-drink Port is the perfect companion to pair with chocolate desserts or a relaxed evening.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-to-Full-Bodied & Balanced ●●●●●
Sweetness Lusciously Sweet ●●●●●
Tannins Tight-Grained & Approachable ●●●●●
Acidity Balanced & Fresh ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Large oak vats) ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

James Suckling 90 pts
  • 90 Points - James Suckling: A deep, yet not particularly pronounced nose of kirsch, prunes and chocolate, with a touch of graphite. Medium- to full-bodied for a port, this is nicely sweet on the palate, with tight-grained tannins. Balanced, with a bittersweet, medium-length finish. Drink now.

Highlights

  • The Style: Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port bridges the gap between Ruby and true Vintage Port. It is crafted from a single vintage but is aged in large oak vats for four to six years (longer than a standard Vintage Port). This extended barrel maturation softens the wine, making it highly approachable and ready to drink upon release.
  • Historic Legacy: Produced under the Royal Oporto label by Real Companhia Velha, Portugal's oldest wine company, reflecting centuries of Douro Valley heritage.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2020 vintage yielded concentrated, well-structured wines. This LBV captures that density perfectly, offering a rich, fruit-forward character tempered by tight-grained, polished tannins.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a deep, opaque ruby, this 2020 LBV Port opens with a deep, inviting bouquet. Expressive aromas of kirsch and ripe prunes are beautifully layered with rich dark chocolate and a sophisticated, savory touch of graphite. On the palate, it is medium-to-full-bodied and nicely sweet, supported by a framework of tight-grained, approachable tannins. The luscious dark fruit is perfectly balanced by a streak of freshness, concluding in a clean, bittersweet finish of medium length.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly chilled at 58-62°F (14-17°C) in a traditional Port glass to keep the rich fruit focused and the alcohol in check.
  • Decanting: Not strictly required, though decanting for 15-30 minutes can help open up the aromatics. It is a phenomenal pairing for dark chocolate truffles, a rich black forest cake, or a strong, salty blue cheese. Unlike Vintage Port, an LBV will stay fresh for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator after opening.

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