Cockburn, Vintage Port, 1983 SandhiLand Cuvée de Jean Fannière Origine

Cuvée de Jean Fannière Origine Extra Brut is a Blanc de Blancs sourced from old-vine Grand Cru vineyards

and spice lead to a supple palate with notes of plum

densely-layered expression that demands patience and food

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

with limestone-rich soils

Cockburn, Vintage Port, 1983 SandhiLand Cuvée de Jean Fannière OrigineNot 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