1955 Cockburn Vintage Port

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1955 Cockburn Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)

I decanted this for 3 hours, and then poured it back into the original bottle, where it was poured 5 hours later. Solid ruby with initially a hint of alcohol and aged raspberry fruit. Waves and waves of spicy fruitcake, a touch of alcohol that soon disappeared. The dry fig length of the palate was extremely satisfying and it showed impeccable balance. This was superior to the last 1955 Cockburn I had opened from my cellar some 2 years earlier, even though they were purchased from the same source. 94/100.