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Blandy's, Madeira Bual, 1907

Fortified Wine from Other Portugal, Portugal
$1,599.99
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This isn’t just wine—it’s history in a bottle. Blandy’s 1907 Bual is over a century old, and somehow still alive, kicking, and ready to blow your mind. Made when horse-drawn carriages were still a thing, this wine has spent most of its life chilling in cask, slowly concentrating into something rich, complex, and totally unforgettable.

Bual is the middle child of Madeira styles—not as dry as Sercial, not as sweet as Malmsey—which means you get the best of both worlds: caramelized richness and zippy acidity. This one’s got layers for days: burnt orange, walnut, dried fig, salty toffee, old wood, spice box—you name it. And the balance? Unreal. Every sip hums with energy, like it’s been storing up flavor for 100+ years and finally decided to let it all out.

This bottle is perfect for celebrations, deep conversations, or just the joy of tasting something that’s older than your grandparents and still totally delicious. Serve it slightly cool, sip it slowly, and prepare to nerd out.

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More about Blandy's

The Blandy family has owned this Madeira producer since 1811—seven generations, over 210 years of unbroken family leadership. They've won 76 gold medals, 116 silver medals, and 21 trophies, producing dated Madeiras capable of aging over 150 years. They work with all principal grape varieties: Malmsey, Bual, Verdelho, Sercial, and Tinta Negra Mole. That's generational commitment made tangible.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Bual

  • Vintage

    1907

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Sweetness

    Sweet

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Aged cheddar, chocolate soufflé, walnut tart, caramel and nut desserts

Tasting Profile

Aged Madeira with raisins, honey, nuts, caramel, and spice complexity. Rich and sweet, long elegant finish.