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We tasted some Broadbent Ports in the presence of Bartholomew Broadbent himself, on Wed 1^st May 2019 at The Boot & Flogger.

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole;
• Broadbent Auction Reserve;
• 1994 Broadbent;
• 1997 Broadbent;
• 2000 Broadbent;
• 2003 Broadbent;
• 2007 Broadbent ;
• 2011 Broadbent ;
• 2015 Broadbent ;
• 2011 Niepoort;
• 1992 Passadouro;
• 1994 Skeffington (Davy’s);
• 1985 Fonseca;
• 1983 Gould Campbell;
• 1982 Smith Woodhouse LBV;
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planing and arrangements.

65% opacity, very dark red. Molasses on the nose. Lovely rich entry, full mouthfeel, gentle tannins, rich dark fruit, pepper, molasses.

A lovely brick-red colour, 90% opaque at the centre. Lots of sludge decanted out of the bottle, surprisingly, more than any of the older Ports. Little showing on the nose, just a bit of sweet red fruit. The fruit on entry is sweet and embracing with a poise and elegance but giving way to a delightful grip on the mid-palate. Lots of flower perfume and complexity show up giving a great experience. There is a little harshness on the aftertaste before a warm and very fruity finish settles in with a good length. This is a nicely bodied Port with a good depth. 89/100. Decanted 4 hours.