Purchased at auction by Christopher Gee in 2005(?). It is believed that this bottle formed part of the Lot disposed of by the Taylor Fladgate Partnership directly from the Croft cellars in VNG following the acquisition of the Morgan stock and brand.
"The first duty of Port is to be red" Ernest H. Cockburn
The auction where Christopher acquired this Morgan was Christie's auction of 16 November 2006. I can also confirm the "believed" provenance as Christie's were marketing this as ex-cellars stock.
Alex
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
Alex is correct, sadly this is the last bottle of the case left - but what finer group of peope to drink it with! Since purchase it has been stored in a wine celler at an old house, so just had some seasonal temperature variation so should be in good order! Will be delivered to TCP next week.
Pale centre and a clear rim. A perfumed nose with cherry toffees over a hint of unintegrated alcohol. Smooth entry, with wonderful balance, bringing flavours of brown sugar with soaked raisins and sultanas. The aftertaste was delicate and enjoyable, but a little too short to be ideal. 90/100. Decanted for 4 hours.
Last edited by Alex Bridgeman on 06:44 Wed 30 Jan 2008, edited 1 time in total.
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
