Messias 2017 LBV Port 75cl Bottle

This fantastic Port from the legendary Caves Messias is deep ruby in colour. Expect notes of ripe dark fruits like blackberries, plums, and cherries, with hints of spice, chocolate, and subtle oak.

Full-bodied with a well-balanced sweetness, the palate is rich with flavours of dark berries, black cherries, and some spicy undertones. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, leading to a long, smooth finish.

This Port is crafted from a selection of high-quality grapes, traditionally foot-trodden and aged in large oak vats for a period of 4 to 6 years before bottling. Unlike vintage ports, which are bottled after just two years of aging, LBV ports are aged longer to achieve a more approachable style while still retaining the depth and complexity of a vintage port.

Food Pairing

This fabulous Port pairs perfectly with dessert, with dark chocolate or cheese, especially stilton. You can also enjoy this Port on its own at the end of a meal - don't forget to pass it to the left!

ABV: 20%
Size: 75cl
Grape: Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca / Tinta Barroca / Tinta Roriz / Tinto Cão
Region: Douro, Portugal
Closure: Cork Stopper

Reviews

Wine Enthusiast Score: 90 Points. Wine Enthusiast praised the Messias 2017 LBV for its rich fruitiness and the well-balanced structure that combines tannins and sweetness. They noted its potential to age further but also appreciated its drinkability upon release.

Decanter Magazine Score: 90 Points. Decanter highlighted the wine's intense concentration of dark fruit flavours, with additional notes of chocolate and spice. They commented on its fine balance and the potential for development over time.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Caves Messias is a historic family owned producer renowned for their colheita and vintage ports. Founded in 1926 by Messias Baptista, the company has remained a family owned business up to the present day. The most famous estate is Quinta do Cachão which has its slopes adjacent to the River Douro, in the sub region Cima Corgo. The vineyard was first planted in 1845 by the Baron Pebble sendomais and later acquired by family Afonso Cabral, who in turn sold it to Messiah family in 1956. In order to increase production capacity, Messias acquired another adjoining property, Quinta do Rei, then belonging Gonzales Byass.