Decant: 4 hours - Mature red in colour, with a watery rim; 40% opaque. Attractive and floral nose, but rather restrained. Restrained on entry, showing some sweet redcurrant and sultana but surprisingly simple, straightforward and with a light texture. Candied red fruit on the aftertaste and a dry, softly tannic finish of good length that evolves into a touch of late heat. Pleasant to drink, but other bottles have shown better.
[After a further 3 hours in the glass this improved and acquired more complexity on the palate.] 86 points
1955 Cockburn Vintage Port
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