Fonseca Vintage 2000

Fonseca Vintage Port 2000 – Finesse, power, and a luminous future
Original and current photo of Fonseca Vintage 2000

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Description
A Vintage Port where structure and elegance merge in perfect symbiosis, produced in one of the Douro’s most iconic years. Fonseca Vintage 2000 perfectly illustrates how this historic house combines intense aromatic expression with ageing structure. The winemaking philosophy respects fruit and terroir, favouring fine tannins and natural balance.

Now, after more than 20 years in bottle, this wine is in peak form — but with decades still ahead. A Port to cellar, open, celebrate, and share with those who value the extraordinary.

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96 Points – Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)
“The 2000 Fonseca continues to exude finesse and focus on the nose, with pure blackberry, juniper berries, licorice and a touch of sloes, perhaps as Adrian Bridge remarked, just beginning to close after ten years in bottle. The palate is underpinned by very fine tannins, a sensual, svelte texture with wonderful acidity. The harmony and symmetry is alluring, the finish precise and demonstrating the persistency to suggest a long future ahead.”
— Neal Martin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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Today, it stands as an absolute benchmark for the 2000 vintage.
Awarded 96 points by Robert Parker (Wine Advocate), it combines finesse, silky texture, and deep aromatics with remarkable ageing potential. A soulful Port that continues to inspire emotion with every sip.

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Pairings
Dark chocolate tart with fleur de sel
Blue cheeses like Stilton or Roquefort
Toasted almonds, caramelised walnuts, or dried figs
A contemplative after-dinner moment
Perfect for life’s most memorable celebrations

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