Croft, Vintage Port 2003

Name: 2003 Croft, Vintage Port
Brand: Croft
SKU: 167554620031200750-IB
Price: 1068.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Croft

96James Suckling

95Richard Mayson

90Neal Martin

+2 more

$1,068.00

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Bonded provenance

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Drinking window

2022 · opens 2030–2042 · peak 2055

now +29 yrs

Ready - youthful · best from 2030 · will keep to 2055.

Tasting notes

James Suckling · James Suckling · 96

Chocolate, walnut and ripe berry aromas, with some figs and plums showing the heat of the vintage. Full-bodied and very sweet with dried fruits and a softness and lusciousness. Shows the unique character of the base of the blend, Quinta do Roeda. Drinking beautifully now but can improve with age.

It's just starting to open.

Richard Mayson · Decanter · 95

It is still tight-knit but with underlying definition, fruit and intensity, a touch of tar and spice reflecting the heat of the vintage. Wonderful purity of fruit on the palate initially, backed by powerful spicy tannins with great definition on the finish. Just about ready to drink, huge promise.

Drink 2019 - 2050

Neal Martin · Vinous · 90

The 2003 Croft has a relatively exotic nose for this Port, with cherry liqueur, peat, licorice and melted dark chocolate on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, ripe black fruit. It is plush and heady, the acidity lower than the 2007 or 2009, so that the finish is rounded, decadent and spicy, without the tension and class of other vintages. It is a hedonistic delight, but it would not be my choice of Croft at the moment. Tasted March 2013.

Stephen Tanzer · Vinous · 90

Bright, saturated ruby. Brooding aromas of bitter cherry, violet and licorice, lifted by a resiny nuance. Then densely packed, concentrated and fresh, with rich, fleshy flavors of kirsch and dark chocolate. Finishes with big, broad, thoroughly ripe tannins and very good lingering black cherry fruit. This is surprisingly easy to taste today but should age well on its ripe tannins and sheer balance.

Catalog details

Appellation

RegionPorto

Vintage2003

ColorRed

Top Score96 · James Suckling

Format750 ml

SourceMerchant

StorageBonded warehouse