Burmester, Porto LBV in originele geschenkkoker 2016

Burmester’s 2016 Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port combines the richness of a vintage-dated Port with the convenience of a wine that is ready to enjoy upon release. Presented in its original gift tube, it is an elegant choice for gifting or for discovering the character of a single-vintage Port from one of the Douro’s historic houses. The Burmester name dates back to 1730, when Henry Burmester and John Nash founded a grain-trading company before moving to Vila Nova de Gaia and beginning to ship Port throughout Europe.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a lively ruby-red colour with a distinctive purple rim. Its inviting nose brings together aromas of ripe wild berries, plums and balsamic nuances, creating a layered and expressive profile. On the palate, the wild-fruit character returns alongside a full, smooth and complex texture. Noticeable tannins provide structure and balance, while the generous fruit makes the wine approachable in its youth. As a 2016 LBV, it is ready to drink now, but can develop additional softness and complexity over several years when stored in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within a few weeks if kept properly sealed.

Production
Late Botted Vintage Port is made from grapes grown in the Douro Valley and selected from a single vintage. The grapes are traditionally fermented with skin contact to extract colour, flavour and tannin, before the fermentation is stopped by the addition of grape spirit. Unlike classic Vintage Port, LBV is matured in wood for several years before bottling, allowing it to develop a polished, immediately accessible style. Specific grape varieties, vineyard sites and harvesting methods for this bottling have not been provided.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly cool, at approximately 14–16°C, to highlight its fruit and maintain freshness. It pairs particularly well with rich meat dishes such as peppered filet mignon or veal with béarnaise sauce, while its ripe fruit also complements chocolate-and-mint cheesecake, pear and chocolate mille-feuille, and soft cheeses such as Camembert. Decanting is generally not essential for an LBV, but a brief decant can help open the wine and remove any light sediment that may have formed with bottle age.

Producer
Burmester is a historic Port producer whose origins reach back to 1730, when Henry Burmester and John Nash established Burmester & Nash in London. In 1750, the company moved to Vila Nova de Gaia, the traditional Port centre, where it began exporting Port to the British Isles and markets across Europe. The family’s commercial and financial activities earned considerable recognition in London, and Burmester Road in Wimbledon is a lasting reminder of the name’s historical presence. Today, Burmester remains closely associated with the heritage and craftsmanship of Portuguese Port.

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