Best ports to enjoy with chocolate, cheese and more this Christmas, from £14.25

Score: 85/100

Taking the top spot, Morrisons’ warming tawny port is deliciously rich and complex, with notes of toasted almonds, chocolate and caramel. Try serving it with hard cheese or Christmas pudding.

Score: 84/100

Sandeman’s barrel-aged 10-year-old tawny is elegant, rich, and fruity. Bursting with dates, walnuts and light caramel, we’ll be serving it with chocolate desserts and mature cheese.

Score: 81/100

Looking for something a little more modern? As the name suggests, Cockburn’s latest expression blends vat and barrel-aged wines together, to create a fresh, fruity port with bags of complexity. The result is a riot of cherry, dates and fruitcake. Enjoy it over ice, or even in cocktails.

Score: 80/100

This LBV port from ASDA proved the best buy in this category and the best value overall, appealing to those with a sweet tooth. With delicious red fruit, warming spice and a hint of caramel, it's made for the cheeseboard.

Score: 80/100

Made for Waitrose by Symington, this tawny port scored well with our panel, who described it as ‘rich and inviting’. With notes of dried fruit, honey and spice, it’s a delicious way to round off a festive meal.

Score: 78/100

While an un-aged white port, such as Kopke’s Fine White Port, tends to be served with tonic as the ultimate refreshing aperitif, this is an altogether more serious proposition.

With notes of dried apricot, spice and vanilla, you could pair it with everything from earthy, mushroom starters and nutty hard cheese, through to apple crumble.

Score: 75/100

Picture the scene: a glass of this excellent value tawny port, a slab of extra-strong stilton and a roaring fire – cute dog at your feet optional. Heaven! Rich and well-rounded, with notes of strawberry jam and toffee – it’s worth stocking up while you can.

Score: 72/100

We think Sainsbury’s 10-year-old tawny is the perfect smooth sip to savour with your chocolate Advent calendar. With cherry, dried fruit and a touch of dark chocolate, it’s got it all.

Score: 71/100

If you're looking for a super special gift, we have this 2003 bottling, a vintage year as declared by all the major port houses. Croft’s elegant example is the most expensive bottle we tested, and one for the true connoisseur.

With notes of plum, blackcurrant, chocolate and caramel, we’d pair this with a cheeseboard and quince jelly.

Score: 70/100

Qunita do Noval’s unfiltered LBV may need decanting before serving with cheese or chocolate (or both!), but you’ll be rewarded with plenty of complexity. Rich and generous with dark cherry, blackberry, and dark chocolate, it’s Christmas in a glass.