1975 Cockburn

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Tasting notes:

Note: on the evening, we opened what was expected to be a 1935 Cockburn and discovered it to be a 1950 Cockburn, hence two entries for 1950 Cockburn in the tasting notes.

• 1908 Cockburn (Magnum);
• 1912 Cockburn;
• 1920 Cockburn Crusted;
• 1924 Cockburn;
• 1927 Cockburn;
• 1947 Cockburn;
• 1950 Cockburn;
• 1950 Cockburn;
• 1955 Cockburn;
• 1960 Cockburn;
• 1963 Cockburn;
• 1967 Cockburn;
• 1970 Cockburn;
• 1975 Cockburn;
• 1977 Cockburn (original);
• 1977 Cockburn (recorked);

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25% opacity red orange. Smooth, full and rich. Gentle heat mid palate. Strawberry, a little extracted. Very nice for a '75.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Purchased ex-cellars via auction in 2008. Light rose colour, 50% opaque. Delicate appearance. A wonderful attractive nose, full of refinement - slightly disdainful and haughty, definitely holding back. Gentle, delicate fruit on the palate, even some tannins support the soft fruit, which comes with good levels of acidity. Good focus; good fruit. The aftertaste is delicious and brings unexpected delicate nuances before a finish that is full of fruit and life. A wonderful delicate Port and a real surprise for the vintage. 90/100