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Burmester Colheita In gift tube

The 1985 vintage is widely recognised as a classic year in the Douro, with ideal weather conditions throughout the growing season. A warm, dry summer followed by a well-timed harvest produced grapes of excellent ripeness and balance. While many producers declared Vintage Ports, the vintage also yielded remarkable wines for extended cask ageing. This Colheita captures the essence of that year with over three decades of development, offering an elegant alternative to its Vintage counterparts.

Winemaking
Hand-picked at optimal ripeness, the grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented in traditional granite lagares under controlled temperatures (28–30°C). …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 82 in Stock

L'Archiviste, Vin Doux Naturel, Roussillon, France - Fortified Sweet Wine.

L'Archivist Rivesaltes 1985 is a rare Vin Doux Naturel (naturally sweet wine) from the Roussillon region in Southern France. Bottled after decades of careful aging in oak casks, this rare fortified wine was born in 1985 capturing the richness, complexity, and character that only time can bring. A truly meaningful and memorable gift, it offers a taste of history and a toast to a life well lived.

Tasting Note
The L'Archiviste Rivesaltes 1985 opens with an alluring bouquet of dried apricot, toasted almonds, orange peel, and warm baking spices. On the palate, it is silky and well-balanced, unfolding layers of caramelised fig, honeyed nuts, tobacco leaf, and a touch of rancio from long oxidative ageing. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Margaux Cru Bourgeois

The 1985 Château Angludet is a charming example of mature Margaux from one of the most graceful vintages of the 1980s. Owned by the Sichel family, Angludet has long been admired for its consistency and value, offering classic Médoc character with a refined Margaux touch. The 1985 vintage in particular benefited from an ideal growing season, producing wines of balance, warmth, and approachability that have aged gracefully.

Now nearing 40 years of age, this Angludet is fully mature, displaying a soft garnet hue with bricking at the rim. The nose is aromatic and nuanced, with notes of dried red berries, leather, tobacco leaf, and potpourri. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification

The 1985 Château Pontet-Canet is a beautifully mature Pauillac from a charming Left Bank vintage, offering elegance, balance and the kind of classical character that long-time Bordeaux lovers treasure. The wine opens with a graceful bouquet of dried blackcurrant, cedar, cigar box and soft leather, lifted by notes of graphite, forest floor and a touch of violet. It is fragrant, refined and unmistakably Pauillac.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and silky, with the tannins now fully resolved after four decades of ageing. Gentle flavours of cassis, redcurrant, dried plum and earthy spice unfold slowly, supported by subtle hints of tobacco, old oak and savoury herbs. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Vintage Port Includes Magnum Gift Box
Magnum Bottle (150cl)

Full and robust, this is a classic Croft style with sweet berry aromas. After many years slowly maturing in the cellar, it is now ready and drinking extremely well. Bottled in an impressive 1.5L magnum its size makes it ideal for sharing and perfect for marking 1985 anniversary celebrations, milestone birthdays, weddings, or as a prestigious gift for wine collectors. The magnum format not only enhances ageing but also elevates any occasion with its grand presentation.

Tasting Notes:
This vintage displays rich aromas of dried fruits, …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1985 Dow’s Vintage Port is a standout from a highly successful declared vintage, offering classic structure, depth, and longevity. Dow’s is known for its drier, firmer house style—built more for endurance than immediate opulence—and in 1985, this translated into a wine of superb ageing potential and quiet power. Now with nearly 40 years in bottle, the 1985 Dow is maturing beautifully, combining layered fruit with savoury complexity.

The nose is mature yet vigorous, opening with aromas of black plum, dried fig, and cassis, followed by notes of roasted coffee bean, cedar, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Vintage Port
Private Cellar Release

We are delighted to announce the release of a very limited number of bottles of Dow's 1985 Vintage Ports, drawn directly from Symington Family Estates’ private cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.

1985 was one of the great classic vintages of the late 20th century. Textbook conditions throughout the growing season – balanced vine growth, a warm dry summer and near-perfect harvest weather – produced concentrated and powerful wines with remarkable ageing potential. Now, after four decades of cellaring in ideal conditions, these Vintage Ports have gained immense complexity and are offered at a glorious stage of maturity. …
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Price: £281.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Frei Joao, Bairrada
Includes Wooden Gift Box

Mark a milestone with the 1985 Frei João Bairrada, an exceptional vintage that shares its birth year with someone born in 1985. This wine has matured gracefully over four decades, offering a rare and meaningful way to celebrate life's journey. Perfect for a special occasion, it embodies the elegance and character that only time can provide.

Tasting Notes:
This 1985 vintage reveals a beautifully evolved profile. Aromas of dried red fruits, leather, and subtle spice emerge from the glass, reflecting its long ageing. On the palate, it offers a refined balance of mature cherry and plum, with hints of tobacco, cedar, and earthy undertones. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Gour de Chaule

This distinguished 1985 Gigondas from Domaine du Gour de Chaulé is a fine example of a traditional, family-run Southern Rhône estate. Known for its artisanal approach and old-vine Grenache, the domaine produces structured, soulful wines that age with grace. The 1985 vintage, one of the finest of the decade in the Rhône Valley, gave wines of balance, ripe fruit, and longevity—qualities that still shine nearly forty years on.


Tasting Notes
Brick-red with an amber rim, this mature Gigondas opens with complex aromas of dried cherries, figs, garrigue herbs, and leather, laced with notes of cedar, spice, and truffle. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

Champagne Cognac
John Harvey & Sons, Bristol

1985 Hine Grande Champagne Cognac is a rare vintage release from one of Cognac’s most revered houses. Distilled exclusively from grapes harvested in 1985 and sourced from the prestigious Grande Champagne region—the Premier Cru of Cognac—this expression reflects Hine’s signature elegance and precision. With nearly four decades of slow ageing in French oak casks, it offers a glimpse into a singular vintage shaped by time and terroir.

On the nose, the 1985 vintage opens with a rich bouquet of dried apricots, candied orange peel, toasted walnuts, and vanilla bean. Layers of old leather, polished wood, and floral undertones emerge with time in the glass, showcasing the complexity that only decades of maturation can deliver. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Champagne Cognac
Tanners bottling

1985 Hine Grande Champagne Cognac is a rare vintage release from one of Cognac’s most revered houses. Distilled exclusively from grapes harvested in 1985 and sourced from the prestigious Grande Champagne region—the Premier Cru of Cognac—this expression reflects Hine’s signature elegance and precision. With nearly four decades of slow ageing in French oak casks, it offers a glimpse into a singular vintage shaped by time and terroir.

On the nose, the 1985 vintage opens with a rich bouquet of dried apricots, candied orange peel, toasted walnuts, and vanilla bean. Layers of old leather, polished wood, and floral undertones emerge with time in the glass, showcasing the complexity that only decades of maturation can deliver. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1985 Hooper's Vintage Port is a traditional fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, produced by Richard Hooper & Sons. This vintage is recognized for its deep color and rich flavors, characteristic of ports from that era.

Tasting notes describe the wine as having a medium purple-ruby hue with aromas of fresh raspberry and chocolate. On the palate, it offers full-bodied flavors with plenty of raspberry, silky medium tannins, and a fresh finish . Another review highlights its surprisingly opaque and purple appearance, tightly knit but compact structure, fine depth of fruit, and full body, though it seems to tail off in the finish . …
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Price: £74.50
Stock: 10 in Stock

Vina Ardanza Reserva

La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 1985 – Rioja

The 1985 Viña Ardanza Reserva from La Rioja Alta is a beautifully mature and classic expression of traditional Rioja, now showing the full charm and elegance that long ageing can deliver. The colour has softened to a clear garnet with brick-orange tones at the rim, reflecting its graceful development.

The nose is complex, refined and wonderfully expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, redcurrant and plum are layered with notes of leather, tobacco, vanilla, coconut and gentle sweet spice from long American oak ageing. Hints of dried herbs, forest floor and orange peel add further depth and character. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Vintage Port
Half Bottle (37.5cl)
Bottles By Berry Brothers

The 1985 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port is a distinguished example from a standout vintage year in the Douro Valley. Produced primarily from grapes grown at the estate's Quinta da Madalena vineyard in the Rio Torto Valley, this port reflects the house's commitment to traditional winemaking practices and the unique terroir of its vineyards.

Visually, the wine presents an amber-ruby hue, indicative of its maturity. The nose is expressive, offering aromas of ripe strawberry, cinnamon, and subtle hints of pomegranate and warm spices. On the palate, it delivers a rich intensity with flavors of raspberry, cassis, and caramelized sugar, supported by fine-grained tannins that add structure and depth. …
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Price: £65.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Presented in Taylors Gift Box

The 1985 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s hallmark style—firm, structured, and capable of great longevity. While not quite as monumental as their legendary 1970 or 1994, the 1985 is a standout from this classic declared vintage, showing the balance and precision that Taylor’s is known for. Now approaching 40 years of age, it has entered a glorious period of maturity, offering power, poise, and aromatic complexity in equal measure.

The nose is deep and captivating, with concentrated aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and dark plum, layered with violet, spice, and graphite. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1985 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s hallmark style—firm, structured, and capable of great longevity. While not quite as monumental as their legendary 1970 or 1994, the 1985 is a standout from this classic declared vintage, showing the balance and precision that Taylor’s is known for. Now approaching 40 years of age, it has entered a glorious period of maturity, offering power, poise, and aromatic complexity in equal measure.

The nose is deep and captivating, with concentrated aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and dark plum, layered with violet, spice, and graphite. …
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Price: £135.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port

The 1985 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s hallmark style—firm, structured, and capable of great longevity. While not quite as monumental as their legendary 1970 or 1994, the 1985 is a standout from this classic declared vintage, showing the balance and precision that Taylor’s is known for. Now approaching 40 years of age, it has entered a glorious period of maturity, offering power, poise, and aromatic complexity in equal measure.

The nose is deep and captivating, with concentrated aromas of blackberry compote, cassis, and dark plum, layered with violet, spice, and graphite. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Vintage Port
Private Cellar Release

We are delighted to announce the release of a very limited number of bottles of Warre's 1985 Vintage Ports, drawn directly from Symington Family Estates’ private cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.

1985 was one of the great classic vintages of the late 20th century. Textbook conditions throughout the growing season – balanced vine growth, a warm dry summer and near-perfect harvest weather – produced concentrated and powerful wines with remarkable ageing potential. Now, after four decades of cellaring in ideal conditions, these Vintage Ports have gained immense complexity and are offered at a glorious stage of maturity. …
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colheita Port in Gift Box
UK Exclusive

1984 Kopke Colheita Port

Just 12 bottles allocated for the UK market in 2026.

The 1984 Kopke Colheita Port is drawn from a single harvest and matured for decades in seasoned oak casks before bottling, allowing time to shape its depth and character. Kopke, the oldest Port house, is renowned for its mastery of long cask ageing, and this vintage reflects that tradition with elegance and balance.

Tasting Notes:
Bright amber-tawny in colour with golden highlights, the nose is expressive and refined. Aromas of dried apricot, fig and orange peel mingle with notes of toasted almond, caramel and gentle spice. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Haut-Medoc, 3eme Cru Classe

1984 Château La Lagune offers a gentle, fully mature expression of Haut-Médoc from a more modest Bordeaux vintage. Now four decades on, it has evolved into a delicate, savoury claret where subtlety, tertiary complexity and softness take centre stage rather than power or concentration.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a wide, amber-tinged rim. The nose is quietly evolved and inviting: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar and cigar box, with hints of leather, autumn leaves and a touch of earthy spice. As it opens, faint notes of dried herbs and a whisper of floral character add nuance without ever feeling showy. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Haut-Medoc, 3eme Cru Classe
Unlabelled

1984 Château La Lagune offers a gentle, fully mature expression of Haut-Médoc from a more modest Bordeaux vintage. Now four decades on, it has evolved into a delicate, savoury claret where subtlety, tertiary complexity and softness take centre stage rather than power or concentration.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a wide, amber-tinged rim. The nose is quietly evolved and inviting: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar and cigar box, with hints of leather, autumn leaves and a touch of earthy spice. As it opens, faint notes of dried herbs and a whisper of floral character add nuance without ever feeling showy. …
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Price: £70.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

San Julien 2eme Cru Classe

The 1984 Château Léoville Las Cases is a mature and quietly elegant Saint-Julien, showing how well this historic estate can perform even in a challenging vintage. In the glass, it displays a brick-garnet colour with a softened rim, reflecting its long, steady development in bottle.

The nose is graceful and fully evolved, offering aromas of dried blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and pencil shavings—classic markers of both the estate and the commune. Hints of leather, dried herbs, and forest floor emerge with air, giving the wine layered complexity and an old-school Bordeaux charm.

On the palate, the wine is gentle and harmonious, with melted tannins and a silky, mature texture. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

The 1984 Château Mouton Rothschild comes from a challenging vintage in Bordeaux. The weather in 1984 was generally cool and wet, which resulted in under-ripe fruit and a difficult growing season for most producers. As a First Growth estate, Château Mouton Rothschild is known for its ability to produce high-quality wines even in less favorable years and the 1984 is considered to be one of the vbest wines from the vintage. One unique aspect of each vintage of Mouton Rothschild is the label, which features artwork by a famous artist. In 1984, the label was designed by Italian artist Massimo Campigli, known for his figurative style that combines elements of ancient civilizations with modern abstraction. …
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Price: £449.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Verdelho Madeira

Madeira is made on the volcanic island of the same name situated in the Atlantic ocean some 400 miles off the North African coast. The sub-tropical island was discovered in 1419 and named for the word for wood or timber.
This sweet, amber-tinged Madeira, has keen acidity and a long and mellow finish, with a certain delicacy.
*Bottled in 2023

The 1984 D'Oliveiras Verdelho presents a deep amber colour with a golden hue. Beautiful clarity with a slight viscous quality, creating slow, persistent legs on the glass.
The nose is intensely aromatic, offering a complex bouquet of dried fruits, particularly figs and raisins, alongside toasted almonds and hazelnuts. …
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Sanguinetti - Riserva

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1984 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – Sanguinetti, Riserva (Tuscany, Italy)

A fully mature, classically styled Nobile Riserva that trades power for perfume and savoury finesse. Brick-garnet with a tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and amarena, rose petal and cedar, with sweet tobacco, leather and hints of orange peel and black tea. The palate is mid-weight and silken: lively, old-school acidity carries savoury red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and a gentle balsamic note; tannins are fine and resolved. The finish is long and tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock