Cossart Gordon - The oldest Madeira wine house with a British tradition
As the oldest continuously producing Madeira producer (founded in 1745), Cossart Gordon & Co.epitomises the British wine tradition on the Portuguese island like no other producer. Now part of the Madeira Wine Company, the company has been writing Madeira history for over 275 years.
Cossart Gordon had a decisive influence on modern Madeira production by:
introducing the "Estufagem" ageing process (controlled heating)
Systematisation of the classic grape varieties (Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malvasia)
Development of the "Rainwater" style (semi-dry Verdelho)
The house preserves its legendary stock of old wines, including barrels from the 19th century. Highlights include:
- Cossart Gordon Bual 1920 (98 Parker points)
- Centenário Solera 1792 (oldest continuous solera)
- Traditional Sercial (reference for dry Madeira)
Cossart Gordon combines historical ageing methods (Canteiro system) with state-of-the-art cellar technology. The wines are characterised by their precision, mineral depth and exceptional ageing potential.
The winery in Funchal offers visitors insights into its historic storage cellars. With its unique heritage and unmistakable style, Cossart Gordon remains the definitive authority on classic Madeira.
Contents: 0.75 Liter (€793.33* / 1 Liter)