LBV Port Discovery Gift Set, Taylors & Fonseca

LBV Port Discovery Gift Set

The best way to understand a wine style is to taste two exceptional examples side by side. This LBV Port Discovery Gift Set brings together Taylor's LBV and Fonseca LBV. Two of the most celebrated Late Bottled Vintage ports in the world, presented together in our branded luxury gift box.

Both are produced from single harvest years, aged four to six years in oak, and bottled ready to drink. But each expresses the LBV style differently. Taylor's with its structured precision and firm tannic backbone, Fonseca with its richer, more generous fruit character. Tasting them together reveals the range and depth of what Late Bottled Vintage port can achieve.

An ideal gift for anyone curious about port, a port enthusiast ready to explore beyond their usual bottle, or a collector who wants to compare two benchmark houses in a single sitting.

Tasting Profile:

Taylor's LBV Port 75cl

• Taylor's is one of the benchmark producers of LBV port. Structured, precise and built with the house's hallmark elegance. Aged four to six years in seasoned oak, it delivers concentrated dark fruit. Layered with dark chocolate, firm tannins and a long, controlled finish.

Fonseca LBV Port 75cl

• Where Taylor's LBV is structured and precise, Fonseca's is richer and more generous. A different but equally compelling expression of the style. Deep, concentrated dark fruit with layers of chocolate and warming spice, but with a softer, more velvety texture and a slightly more immediate approachability.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Both Ports work beautifully with mature and blue cheeses, particularly Stilton, as well as dark chocolate desserts, chocolate truffles, rich berry puddings and black cherry or plum desserts. They can also be enjoyed with fruit cake, dried fruits and nut-based desserts, making them excellent choices for a relaxed after-dinner tasting.

• Cheese
• Desserts

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Taylors & Fonseca

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Vintage: NV

Size: 75cl

ABV: 12.5

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Taylors & Fonseca LBV Port supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Taylors & Fonseca

Taylor's & Fonseca brings together two of the most respected names in the history of Port wine. Both houses have deep roots in the Douro Valley and are particularly celebrated for their exceptional Vintage Ports, combining traditional Portuguese winemaking with a long-standing commitment to quality and ageing potential.

Taylor's dates back to 1692 and has established an international reputation for producing elegant, structured Ports from some of the Douro's finest vineyards. The house is particularly associated with its historic Vargellas estate and its long-lived Vintage Ports.

Fonseca was founded in 1815 and has developed its own distinctive reputation for powerful yet beautifully balanced Vintage Ports. Its flagship wines are closely associated with the Quinta do Panascal and Quinta do Cruzeiro vineyards in the Douro.

Together, Taylor's and Fonseca represent two important chapters in the story of premium Port, with both houses continuing to preserve the traditions and craftsmanship that have made the Douro famous around the world.

Why We Love LBV Port Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Tasting Team Member: Emma, WSET 2

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• We offer a free handwritten gift message with every order, and we’ll ensure no pricing or invoicing is included in the parcel.
• Selected bottles also feature our Engrave badge, meaning the bottles can be professionally engraved.
• At checkout, you can choose from a range of luxury gift boxes, bottle bags, and premium wrapping options to add a finishing touch.