How Does Port Age?
Discover the intricate science of how Port wine matures in barrels.
Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is made from grapes harvested in a single vintage year, then matured in oak barrels for four to six years before bottling. This extended ageing process softens the wine, creating a smoother, more accessible alternative to traditional vintage port, which is usually bottled after just 18 months.
While LBV lacks the full grandeur and ageing potential of vintage port, top-quality examples offer rich, velvety fruit flavours, mellow tannins, and a smooth, satisfying finish - perfect for enjoying now.
Explore our carefully curated selection of LBV Ports below, available for delivery or try in person at our Hereford branch in the heart of Herefordshire.
Warre's Late Bottled Vintage Port In Wooden Presentation Gift Box The highest awarded LBV port and presented in a luxury wooden gift box. Deep-col...
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Taylors LBV Port 2019 75cl
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Taylors LBV Port As usual, this LBV port shares the pedigree of the great Taylor vintage ports but is made in an approachable style. Ready for drin...
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Kopke LBV Port 2020 75cl
Kopke LBV Port A LBV wine of an exceptional quality, from a single harvest, bottling only takes place between the fourth and sixth year after the h...
View full detailsQuinta Do Noval Unfiltered Late Bottled Vintage Port All the grapes for this bottle of late bottled vintage port come from the Quinta do Noval vine...
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W & J Graham's LBV Port 2020 75cl
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W & J Graham's LBV Port The late bottled vintage (LBV) port from Graham's is crafted using grapes harvested from four distinct vineyards in the...
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Fonseca Unfiltered LBV Port 2019 75cl
Fonseca Unfiltered LBV Port Excellent LBV port from Fonseca, part of the Fladgate partnership. Bottling takes place when the late bottled port is r...
View full detailsLBV Port Discovery Gift Set Indulge in the rich and sophisticated world of port wine with our exquisite LBV Port Discovery Gift Set This curated s...
View full detailsTaylors Port & Vinte Vinte Chocolate Cups Gift This port gift combines a half bottle of Taylors LBV Port with artisan 58% dark chocolate cups. ...
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Dows LBV 2020 Port 75cl
Dows LBV Port 2020 This late bottled vintage (LBV) port is a refined, full-bodied wine that represents the exceptional quality of the 2020 harvest ...
View full detailsTaylors LBV Port 2018 Magnum in Wooden Gift Box As usual, this LBV port shares the pedigree of the great Taylor vintage ports but is made in an app...
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Sandeman Unfiltered LBV Port 2019 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 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 LBV Port & Courvoisier Cognac VSOP Duo Gift Boxed If you’re searching for a gift that combines elegance, tradition, and premium taste, ...
View full detailsDows LBV Port & Courvoisier VSOP Cognac Duo Gift Boxed This thoughtfully curated duo of port and cognac offers the best of both worlds - a fin...
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Quinta Da Romaneira LBV Port 2019 75cl
Quinta Da Romaneira LBV Port Produced in northern Portugal’s iconic Douro Valley, this unfiltered Late Bottled Vintage Port showcases the region’s ...
View full detailsAfter Dinner Port Wine Duo 2x75cl Indulge in the timeless tradition of enjoying a fine port after a meal with our After Dinner Port Wine Duo. Thoug...
View full detailsTaylors & Warres LBV Port Discovery Duo Gift Set Indulge in the rich and sophisticated world of port wine with our exquisite Taylors & War...
View full detailsQuinta Da Gaivosa LBV Port Beautifully expressive Port wine from Portugal’s famed Douro Valley. Crafted by the renowned Alves de Sousa family, whos...
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Croft LBV Port 2017 75cl
Croft LBV Port 2017 This Late Bottled Vintage Port comes from carefully selected red wines of the 2017 harvest, offering the signature depth and so...
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Cockburns LBV Port 2018 75cl
Cockburns LBV Port This late bottled vintage port delivers a harmonious balance of richness, structure, and character. Produced from a single stand...
View full detailsTaylors LBV Port Happy Mother’s Day Engraved Edition Celebrate Mother’s Day with a truly special gift – a bottle of Taylor’s Late Bottled Vintage (...
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Wondering what's the difference between LBV and vintage?
Read NowLBV stands for Late Bottled Vintage. It’s a type of Port made from a single year’s harvest and aged in oak barrels for 4 to 6 years before bottling. This ageing process gives it richness, smoothness and complexity.
Yes. Unlike traditional Vintage Port, LBV Port is bottled when it’s mature and ready to enjoy.
Most LBV Ports are filtered and intended for immediate enjoyment, so they don’t improve significantly with ageing. However, unfiltered LBV Ports can develop more complexity over 5–10 years if stored properly in a cool, dark place.
Most modern LBV Ports are filtered before bottling and do not need decanting. However, some unfiltered styles may benefit from it. Always check the label.
Expect bold fruit flavours like blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, often with hints of spice, chocolate and liquorice. It’s full-bodied and smooth, with a long, warming finish.
If sealed tightly and stored in a cool, dark place, LBV Port can last up to 2–3 weeks after opening without major flavour loss.
LBV Port is ideal with blue cheese, dark chocolate, rich puddings, fruitcake or roasted nuts. It also works well with venison or duck dishes.
Both are made from a single vintage, but LBV is aged in barrel longer and released ready to drink. Vintage Port is bottled after just two years and requires long ageing in bottle to reach maturity.