Taylor's : Principal Grande Reserva Red 2011
Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after 27 July 2025
DeliveryFree standard delivery from £ 250 purchase
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates
Description
Characteristics and tasting advice for Principal Great Reserve Red 2011 from Taylor's
Tasting
Color
The color displays a beautiful purplish hue.
Nose
The bouquet reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity with ripe black fruit aromas accompanied by subtle spicy notes that add an extra dimension to the whole.
Palate
On the palate, this wine captivates with its generous and voluminous structure. Fine, silky tannins envelop the palate while the remarkable length attests to the excellent aging potential of this vintage.
Food and wine pairings
This Red wine of character perfectly complements grilled red meats, game in sauce, or aged cheeses. Its structure also pairs well with spicy dishes or mushroom-based preparations.
Serving and aging
This wine is ideally served at a temperature between 17° and 19°C. Thanks to its excellent aging potential, this wine can be cellared until around 2031.
A Portuguese Red wine from Beiras imbued with freshness and complexity
The estate
Founded in 1692, Taylor's remains one of the oldest and most prestigious Porto houses, located in the Douro region of Portugal. This independent family estate is exclusively dedicated to the production of Porto using traditional methods, employing terraced vineyards on the steep slopes of the Duriense. Owned by the Fladgate Partnership family company, Taylor's stands out for its historic Quintas (Vargellas, Terra Feita) and its aging techniques in oak casks. The house produces exceptional vintage cuvées and tawnies aged up to 50 years, embodying the excellence and authenticity of traditional Portuguese Porto.
The vineyard
This Principal Grande Reserva Red is a wine from Bairrada, originating from a vineyard naturally sheltered by the Caramulo and Buçaco mountain ranges. Benefiting from a temperate climate under the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, this terroir thrives on gently sloping hillsides composed of clay-limestone soils, which give the wine its characteristic minerality.
Blend
Touriga nacional, a noble Portuguese grape variety bringing structure and complexity; cabernet sauvignon, which provides backbone and aging potential; and merlot, which adds roundness and suppleness to the whole.
