Delaforce, 'His Eminence’s Choice', 10 Year Old Port, Douro, Portugal, N/V

Producer Profile

Founded in 1868, Delaforce is one of the Douro’s classic Port houses, long respected for its elegant, fruit-driven style and consistency across Port categories.

British in origin, the house built its reputation through blending expertise, careful ageing and strong export markets, particularly in the UK and Europe. Today, Delaforce forms part of Real Companhia Velha, Portugal’s oldest wine company, giving it access to some of the Douro’s finest vineyard sources while preserving its distinct house style. The brand balances heritage Port production with a modern outlook, producing both traditional Ports and contemporary Douro table wines aimed at international consumers.

Viticulture

His Eminence’s Choice, the distinguished and most famous of all Ports produced by Delaforce, was first made available back in the 1930s. The grapes are selected and harvested by hand in mid September and, the case of the Delaforce vineyards, are placed in small trays which keep them in perfect condition during transport to the winery.

Winemaking

The wine is carefully blended after full tasting and examination of Delaforce Ports which are selected from the best areas of the Douro Port region every year to become reserves for His Eminence. These reserves will remain maturing in casks over many years in Vila Nova de Gaia until they reach the mellow perfection for which it has justly gained much fame.

Tasting Note

This sumptuous and richly flavoured tawny port is matured for ten years in seasoned oak casks. It combines ripe jammy fruit aromas with the rich mellow flavours of wood ageing and displays the characteristic elegance, balance and harmony of the Delaforce house style. Rich and round on the palate.

Food matching

Serve with blue cheese, mature cheddar, nuts, and chocolate desserts.