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Late Bottled Vintage port is made from grapes of a single harvest, then aged in oak for four to six years before bottling. That extended time in cask means LBV is ready to drink on opening, with none of the patience required by a true vintage port. The range here covers all the major Douro houses, from Taylor’s and Graham’s to Quinta do Noval’s unfiltered expression and rare quinta releases from Romaneira and Gaivosa.
Warre's LBV Port 2011 In Wooden Gift Box A benchmark expression of LBV from one of the Douro’s most historic Port houses. Presented in a wooden gif...
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Taylors LBV Port 2020 75cl
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Taylors LBV Port A structured yet approachable expression from one of the most respected names in Douro winemaking. Crafted in the style pioneered ...
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Kopke LBV Port 2020 75cl
Kopke LBV Port Luxurious expression of the Douro Valley’s winemaking tradition. Showcases depth and richness while remaining ready to enjoy without...
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Ramos Pinto LBV Port 2019 75cl
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Ramos Pinto LBV Port A structured and expressive style of Port that reflects both the strength of the vintage and the precision of modern winemakin...
View full detailsQuinta Do Noval Unfiltered Late Bottled Vintage Port A classic expression of LBV from one of the Douro Valley’s most respected estates. Produced en...
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Fonseca Unfiltered LBV Port 2019 75cl
Fonseca Unfiltered LBV Port A bold and expressive late bottled vintage, crafted for immediate enjoyment while still capturing the depth and intensi...
View full detailsTaylors LBV Port Quarter Bottle Crafted from a selection of outstanding full-bodied red ports sourced from Taylor’s own estates and leading vineyar...
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Graham's LBV Port 2020 75cl
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Graham's LBV Port Crafted from grapes sourced across four exceptional vineyards in Portugal’s Douro Valley. Carefully matured before bottling, this...
View full detailsTaylors & Fonseca LBV Port Gift Set The best way to understand a wine style is to taste two exceptional examples side by side. This LBV Port Di...
View full detailsTaylors Late Bottled Vintage Port Miniature Enjoy the richness of a vintage port but in an approachable and ready to enjoy miniature. The miniature...
View full detailsTaylors Port & Vinte Vinte Chocolate Cups Gift A playful yet indulgent gifting set that brings together the richness of Taylor’s Late Bottled V...
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Dows LBV 2020 Port 75cl
Dows LBV Port 2020 A polished and structured expression of the house’s distinctive style, drawn from a single high-quality harvest in the Douro Val...
View full detailsTaylors LBV Port 2018 Magnum in Wooden Gift Box This magnum combines the pedigree of Taylor’s renowned Vintage Ports with an approachable, ready-to...
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Sandeman Unfiltered LBV Port 2020 75cl
Sandeman Unfiltered LBV Port This exceptional Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port from Sandeman is crafted using only the finest grapes from the Douro ...
View full detailsAfter Dinner Port Wine Duo Gift Boxed A thoughtfully matched pairing of two contrasting port styles, both chosen for their ability to shine after a...
View full detailsTaylors LBV Port & 2 Glass Gift Set A stunning gift set from Taylor's, crafted to be shared and enjoyed by two. This elegant set features a 75c...
View full detailsTaylors LBV Port & Branded Port Glass Sit back and enjoy an award winning port in the comfort of your own home with a branded Taylor's Port gla...
View full detailsTaylors Late Bottled Vintage Port Miniature In Case Of 50 Each case contains fifty 5cl miniatures of Taylor's LBV, exactly the same Port as the ful...
View full detailsTaylors & Warres LBV Port Gift Set The best way to understand a wine style is to taste two exceptional examples side by side. This LBV Port Gif...
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Quinta Da Romaneira LBV Port 2019 75cl
Quinta Da Romaneira LBV Port A sophisticated expression of Late Bottled Vintage Port from one of the Douro Valley’s most historic estates. Produced...
View full detailsQuinta Da Gaivosa LBV Port A structured and expressive example of modern Douro winemaking, crafted from a carefully selected blend of traditional g...
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Cockburns LBV Port 2019 75cl
Cockburns LBV Port This late bottled vintage port delivers a harmonious balance of richness, structure, and character. Produced from a single stand...
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Croft LBV Port 2017 75cl
Croft LBV Port 2017 A refined Late Bottled Vintage Port from Croft, this 2017 release is drawn from carefully selected wines of the outstanding vin...
View full detailsTaylors LBV Port Happy Mother’s Day Engraved Edition A thoughtful Mother’s Day gift featuring a bottle of Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage Port engrav...
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Wondering what's the difference between LBV and vintage?
Read NowLBV stands for Late Bottled Vintage. It is made from grapes harvested in a single year, then aged in oak casks for four to six years before bottling. This distinguishes it from true vintage port, which is bottled after just 18 to 24 months and continues ageing in bottle for decades. LBV has done most of its development in cask and is ready to enjoy on opening.
Yes. Unlike vintage port, which often needs years or decades in bottle before it peaks, LBV port is released ready to drink. You can open a bottle and serve it straight away. Filtered LBV ports, which make up the majority of the range here, pour cleanly from the bottle. Unfiltered LBV ports, such as the Quinta do Noval and Fonseca expressions, may show some natural sediment and benefit from a brief decant.
Filtered LBV ports are made to be drunk young and do not improve significantly with extended cellaring. Unfiltered LBV ports, which are bottled without fining or filtration, are closer in character to vintage port and can develop further complexity over three to five years in bottle.
Filtered LBV does not need decanting. Unfiltered LBV may show a natural sediment, particularly in older bottles. If you see sediment, stand the bottle upright for a few hours, then pour carefully. A brief 15 to 20 minutes in a decanter will also allow the wine to open up.
LBV port is full-bodied and rich, with dark fruit at its core — blackcurrant, blackberry, plum and black cherry are common descriptors. There is usually a sweetness balanced by firm tannins, with notes of dark chocolate, dried fruit and spice on the finish. The style varies by producer: Taylor’s LBV tends toward structure and length; Graham’s is richer and more plush; Kopke shows more elegance and freshness.
An opened bottle of LBV port will keep well for three to four weeks if re-corked and stored in a cool, dark place. A vacuum wine stopper will extend this further. Unlike table wine, the higher alcohol content in port means it is much more resilient once opened.