Cockburn, Vintage Port, 1983 SandhiLand with limestone-rich soils

with limestone-rich soils

The blend reflects Leclerc-Briant's philosophy of working with traditional Champagne varieties to create wines that speak authentically of their origins

This San Mateo County bottling is the estate's broader blend

densely-layered expression that demands patience and food

inherited over 300 years of family tradition in Merfy (Montagne de Reims) and studied under Anselme Selosse

Cockburn, Vintage Port, 1983 SandhiLand with limestone-rich soilsNot many wines let you drink 1983. Vintage Port is only declared in years the houses believe are worth the gamble, and 1983 was one of them. Cockburn built its reputation on Douro fruit with backbone, and after four decades in bottle a wine like this has traded youthful power for something far more interesting dried fruit, spice, wood smoke and a long, sweet savory fade. This bottle comes from a private collection, so it has been properly kept. Stand