Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1997 (375ml) so120823 girard bonnet champagne offer But for those who open

But for those who open it early (with a long decant)

While approachable now for its aromatic brilliance and polished structure

The 2021 vintage delivers incredible freshness

but best with 5–15 years of cellaring to unlock its full complexity

The 2013 Estate Chardonnay is a stunning example of this unique terroir

Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1997 (375ml) so120823 girard bonnet champagne offer But for those who openThe 1997 vintage was not universally declared in the Douro, but several houses including Fonseca bottled exceptional wines that year. As a Vintage Port rather than a Vintage Port, this wine spent extended time aging in wood before bottling, developing more evolved, ready to drink characteristics while maintaining structure. Now approaching 30 years of age, this Fonseca shows the house's signature opulence in a more mature, integrated form: dried