1965 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: A short summary of the 1965 Vintage with our top recommendations 1965 Wine and Port
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The 1965 vintage for both Bordeaux and Burgundy was fairly abysmal, blighted by bad weather. Whereas Italy, produced some very good age-worthy wines. Port went undeclared but some nice colheitas were made and could still be drinking well now. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 60 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: 1965 Bordeaux Wines are generally considered to have produced a poor vintage due to wet weather. It is unlikely that anything other than the first growths will have stood the test of time.
Italian: Whilst Bordeaux suffered from poor weather, Piedmont and Tuscany produced an abundant crop of long-lived wines that still make good drinking today.
Portugal: Port wines from 1965 make a great wine gift, whether for a birthday or anniversary. Ports of this year were shaped by a hot dry summer, with a little welcome sporadic rain. In general they are rich and powerful port wines with burnt coffee bean tawny characteristics typical of a hot vintage. The vintage was not declared by the major port houses who were looking ahead to the glorious 66 vintage, and there are very few single quintas port around, however there are some outstanding colheita ports available such as the highly recommended 1965 Taylors Single Harvest Port - (link above).
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Ryst Dupeyron Armagnac, 1965
Ryst Dupeyron
Reserve, Joseph Millesime vintage Armagnac
500 ML
A 1965 Ryst Dupeyron Armagnac is a fine example of a single vintage aged Armagnac from a reputable producer. This is the perfect spirit for celebrating personal milestones or commemorating a significant year.
Tasting Notes
This is a deep, rich spirit that offers notes of apricots, figs, dark chocolate, caramel-covered nuts and white pepper. The deeper oak influence, contributes to a slightly tannic structure and more pronounced vanilla. The finish is long and lingering, a hallmark of well-aged Armagnac.
Serving & Food Pairing
Armagnac is traditionally enjoyed neat, allowing you to fully appreciate its complexity. …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Toro Albalá, 1965
Don PX Seleccion 1965, Montilla-Moriles | 20cl Bottle | in gift box
*** 97 Points Robert Parker ***
This rare PX Selección 1965 from Montilla-Moriles, a sublime Pedro Ximénez sherry aged for decades to reach unparalleled richness and depth. Bottled in a charming 20cl (hip flask) format and presented in an elegant gift box, it’s the perfect treat for anyone seeking a truly unforgettable tasting experience. Opportunities to own a bottle like this don’t come often. It’s more than just wine – it’s liquid history, beautifully preserved and ready to be shared.
Tasting Notes:
Crafted from sun-dried Pedro Ximénez grapes and matured in oak casks since 1965, this vintage offers a velvety, syrupy texture with notes of molasses, dried figs, espresso, and dark chocolate. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 23 in Stock
Messias
60 years of Port
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 20 Year Old Tawny
***Presented in Our Double Leather Effect Gift Box***
Individual selling Price £174.90- Gift Set Only £149
A wonderful gift for a 60th anniversary. This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles of Rich Tawny Port beautifully presented in a silk lined gift box:
Messias blends its magnificent Tawny Ports from its extensive reserves of old cask aged Ports matured in the firm’s cool and tranquil cellars, (known as ‘lodges’) in Oporto on Portugal’s Atlantic coast.
Messias 40 Year Old Tawny:
Bright amber opulent walnut aromas. A powerful attack of dried apricot and marmalade. Incredibly complex and a profound searing mouth cleansing acidity with an incredibly long length.
Messias 20 Year Old Tawny:
***92 Points Robert Parker***
Great character and complex flavours, dried fruits and fine oak mixed with spices. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Messias, 1965
Quinta Do Cachao Vintage Port
A very rare bottle of Vintage Port from the notable 1965 Vintage. Unlike the cask-aged colheita ports from the same year, this wine has aged slowly in the bottle for more than fifty years. This is among the rarest category of ports- a port wine to be savoured and cherished on special occasions, celebrations, and moments of indulgence.
Tasting Notes
The 1965 Vintage has a medium intensity - amber with a hint of orange. On the nose the wine is clean, med to pronounced intensity, dried fruits, caramel, grenadine, mint and grilled nuts (hazelnut / almond). Sweet, med+ acidity that keeps it fresh and well balanced, full body, pronounced intensity, and superb length. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1965
Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva
The 1965 Giacomo Borgogno Barbaresco Riserva is a remarkable, rare wine from one of the most esteemed producers in the Piedmont region. As a Riserva, this wine would have been aged for a longer period before release, resulting in a depth of complexity and a refined, elegant character that evolves beautifully over time. The 1965 vintage would have developed into an exceptional wine, offering both power and finesse.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep garnet with brick-orange hues at the rim, showing its age and long maturation.
Nose: A highly complex and evolved bouquet, with aromas of dried roses, violets, earthy truffle, and forest floor. …
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Price: £269.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1965
Marchesi di Barolo
TThe 1965 Barbaresco by Marchesi di Barolo is a mature and graceful wine from one of Piedmont’s most historic producers. In the glass, it presents a pale garnet color with orange-brick hues that reflect its age. The appearance alone hints at the delicate structure and long evolution of this wine over the decades.
On the nose, the wine offers a classic aged Nebbiolo profile. Dried rose petals, leather, tobacco, and forest floor dominate the bouquet, while subtle traces of faded cherry, dried herbs, and earthy spices emerge with time in the glass. These tertiary aromas are a hallmark of properly aged Barbaresco, offering a complex and contemplative experience. …
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Price: £269.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbera, 1965
Valfieri di Marengo e Cugnasco
The 1965 Barbera from Valfieri di Marengo e Cugnasco is a rare example of aged Barbera, a varietal more commonly enjoyed in its youth due to its naturally high acidity and typically modest tannins. Coming from a traditional Piemontese house, this wine offers a glimpse into mid-20th century winemaking and regional character, with an emphasis on rustic charm and structure rather than polish.
In the glass, the wine likely appears pale garnet with amber-orange tinges at the rim, showing clear signs of age. The nose may reveal dried sour cherry, old leather, pipe tobacco, and cedar box, underscored by oxidative and earthy tones. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barolo, 1965
Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Barolo, 1965
Marchesi di Barolo
The 1965 Barolo from Marchesi di Barolo is a distinguished example of traditional Nebbiolo winemaking from one of the region’s most historic producers. Known for crafting age-worthy wines that reflect the soul of Piedmont, Marchesi di Barolo has long upheld a commitment to classic methods—long maceration, aging in large Slavonian oak casks, and minimal intervention—resulting in wines built to evolve gracefully over decades.
In the glass, this Barolo reveals a pale garnet hue with amber-orange tinges, typical of mature Nebbiolo. The nose is richly layered, offering aromas of dried rose petals, leather, tar, and sweet spice. …
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Price: £269.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barolo, 1965
Contratto
The 1965 Barolo from Contratto is a fascinating piece of Piedmontese wine history. Contratto, best known today for its traditional-method sparkling wines and historic cellars, also produced age-worthy still wines like Barolo during the mid-20th century. This vintage represents a traditional Barolo style—long macerations, large Slavonian oak aging, and a focus on structure and longevity.
In the glass, expect a faded garnet core with pronounced orange-brick edges, indicating full maturity. The nose is likely delicate and tertiary in nature, with aromas of dried roses, leather, tobacco leaf, and undergrowth. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Barolo, 1965
Serio Battista Borgogno
The 1965 Barolo from Seri Battista Borgogno is a rare collector’s bottle, reflecting a traditional era of winemaking in Piedmont. Borgogno is a historic name often associated with classic, long-lived Barolo, made using extended maceration and aging in large neutral oak. Though not as widely known as some of the region’s major houses, wines bearing the Borgogno name—particularly from this period—are deeply traditional and often surprisingly resilient.
In the glass, the wine likely shows a pale garnet color with strong orange and brick hues on the rim, signaling full maturity. The bouquet would now be dominated by tertiary aromas: dried roses, tar, forest floor, antique leather, and soft spice. …
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Price: £315.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Barolo, 1965
Fratelli Berteletti
The 1965 Barolo from Fratelli Berteletti is a rare and atmospheric wine from a traditional, small-scale producer rooted in the heart of Piedmont. Wines from this era were typically made with long maceration times and aged in large oak botti, prioritizing structure and authenticity over early accessibility. This bottle offers a glimpse into the heritage of Barolo, shaped by time and tradition.
In the glass, the wine shows a soft garnet hue fading into amber at the rim—classic signs of a mature Nebbiolo. The nose is delicate and layered, presenting aromas of dried rose petals, leather, sweet spices, and undergrowth. …
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Price: £269.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1965
Bertolino
The 1965 Barolo from Bertolino is a fascinating relic from a classic era of Piedmont winemaking, showcasing the old-world charm of traditional Nebbiolo. Bertolino, a lesser-known but regionally respected producer at the time, crafted wines in the customary fashion—extended skin contact, aging in large neutral oak, and a focus on structure and longevity rather than fruit-forward immediacy.
In appearance, the wine would present a light garnet color with orange-brick hues at the rim, revealing its advanced age and maturity. The bouquet is likely ethereal and nuanced, offering notes of dried rose petals, leather, old wood, and earthy forest floor. …
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Price: £259.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barolo, 1965
Giordano
The 1965 Barolo from Giordano represents a rare and intriguing example of traditional Nebbiolo winemaking from mid-century Piedmont. Giordano, known more today for broad commercial distribution, produced classically structured Barolo in the 1960s, often with a rustic charm rooted in long fermentation, aging in large oak casks, and minimal intervention. This bottle offers insight into both the vintage and a traditional style that has largely faded from modern production.
Visually, the wine would appear light garnet with a translucent core and amber-brick rim, indicative of its advanced age. The nose likely reveals a delicate mix of tertiary notes: dried cherry, faded rose petals, old leather, pipe tobacco, and damp earth. …
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Price: £289.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Barolo, 1965
Giorgio Barbero
The 1965 Barolo from Giorgio Barbero is a captivating expression of traditional Nebbiolo winemaking from a storied era in Piedmont. Crafted in a time when extended maceration and aging in large Slavonian oak casks were the norm, this wine offers a snapshot of classic Barolo style—structured, complex, and built for the long term. Giorgio Barbero was among the producers embracing this approach, producing wines with depth and authenticity.
In appearance, the wine shows a light garnet core with orange-brick reflections at the rim—hallmarks of long-aged Nebbiolo. The nose is nuanced and aromatic, offering layers of dried roses, cherry liqueur, worn leather, and tobacco leaf. …
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Price: £269.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Barolo, 1965
Serio Battista Borgogno Label obscured
The 1965 Barolo from Seri Battista Borgogno is a rare collector’s bottle, reflecting a traditional era of winemaking in Piedmont. Borgogno is a historic name often associated with classic, long-lived Barolo, made using extended maceration and aging in large neutral oak. Though not as widely known as some of the region’s major houses, wines bearing the Borgogno name—particularly from this period—are deeply traditional and often surprisingly resilient.
In the glass, the wine likely shows a pale garnet color with strong orange and brick hues on the rim, signaling full maturity. The bouquet would now be dominated by tertiary aromas: dried roses, tar, forest floor, antique leather, and soft spice. …
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Price: £299.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1965
Pauillac Premiere Grand cru Classe
very top Shoulder or in neck - Excellent label.
The 1965 Château Latour is a vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed estates, located in the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Gironde River. Château Latour is renowned for producing some of the world's finest red wines, with a primary focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. espite Château Latour’s expertise and high-quality winemaking, the 1965 vintage generally produced wines that were softer and did not age as well as the great years from the estate. A bottle of 1965 Château Latour today may have historical or sentimental value with the wine itself is likely to be showing faded fruit and muted flavors due to the vintage's inherent qualities and age. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1965
Pauillac Premiere Grand cru Classe
Mid Shoulder level - Excellent label.
The 1965 Château Latour is a vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed estates, located in the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Gironde River. Château Latour is renowned for producing some of the world's finest red wines, with a primary focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. espite Château Latour’s expertise and high-quality winemaking, the 1965 vintage generally produced wines that were softer and did not age as well as the great years from the estate. A bottle of 1965 Château Latour today may have historical or sentimental value with the wine itself is likely to be showing faded fruit and muted flavors due to the vintage's inherent qualities and age. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1965
Pauillac Premiere Grand cru Classe
Top Shoulder level
The 1965 Château Latour is a vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed estates, located in the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Gironde River. Château Latour is renowned for producing some of the world's finest red wines, with a primary focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. espite Château Latour’s expertise and high-quality winemaking, the 1965 vintage generally produced wines that were softer and did not age as well as the great years from the estate. A bottle of 1965 Château Latour today may have historical or sentimental value with the wine itself is likely to be showing faded fruit and muted flavors due to the vintage's inherent qualities and age. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Cirò, 1965
Fratelli Caruso
The 1965 Cirò from Fratelli Caruso is a rare and historically significant wine from Calabria, offering a glimpse into the age-worthy potential of southern Italy’s native varietals—particularly Gaglioppo, the dominant grape of the Cirò DOC. Fratelli Caruso, a traditional Calabrian producer, would have crafted this wine in a rustic, unhurried style, with minimal intervention and a focus on honest regional expression.
In the glass, the wine would appear a faded ruby or light garnet with orange-brick reflections, showing the effects of long bottle age. The nose likely displays dried red fruits, sunbaked earth, leather, and Mediterranean herbs, alongside subtle notes of spice, tobacco, and cured citrus peel. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Dow's, 1965
Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port
Level in neck
The 1965 Dow’s Vintage Port is a rare wine from one of the most esteemed port houses in the Douro Valley. Dow’s, founded in 1798, is renowned for its signature style of producing dry, robust, and long-lived ports. While the 1965 vintage was not universally declared by all producers, Dow’s crafted a port that reflects the house’s commitment to quality, even in non-declared years.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 1965 Dow’s Vintage Port exhibits a deep ruby color with garnet and amber hues, indicative of its long maturation. The nose is complex and evolving, offering a bouquet of dried blackberries, dark plums, and figs, interwoven with notes of roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and a hint of spice. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Dow's, 1965
Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port
Library Release
A very rare single quinta port from Dow's. A small parcel of Dows 1965 Was auctioned by the Symington Family in 2019.
The 1965 Dow’s Vintage Port is a rare wine from one of the most esteemed port houses in the Douro Valley. Dow’s, founded in 1798, is renowned for its signature style of producing dry, robust, and long-lived ports. While the 1965 vintage was not universally declared by all producers, Dow’s crafted a port that reflects the house’s commitment to quality, even in non-declared years.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 1965 Dow’s Vintage Port exhibits a deep ruby color with garnet and amber hues, indicative of its long maturation. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 1965
Guimaraens Single Quinta Port
The 1965 Fonseca is a rare and highly prized single-vintage release from one of the Douro’s most distinguished houses. Although not a universally declared vintage, Fonseca chose to bottle this wine due to the exceptional quality of fruit harvested that year—producing a Vintage Port that has stood the test of time with remarkable grace. Now well over half a century old, it remains a beautiful expression of mature Port, offering depth, nuance, and Fonseca’s signature opulence in a gentler, more contemplative form.
On the nose, the wine is wonderfully evolved, with lifted aromas of dried fig, rose petal, caramelised orange peel, and soft baking spice. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 1965
Guimaraens Single Quinta Port
The 1965 Fonseca is a rare and highly prized single-vintage release from one of the Douro’s most distinguished houses. Although not a universally declared vintage, Fonseca chose to bottle this wine due to the exceptional quality of fruit harvested that year—producing a Vintage Port that has stood the test of time with remarkable grace. Now well over half a century old, it remains a beautiful expression of mature Port, offering depth, nuance, and Fonseca’s signature opulence in a gentler, more contemplative form.
On the nose, the wine is wonderfully evolved, with lifted aromas of dried fig, rose petal, caramelised orange peel, and soft baking spice. …
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Price: £475.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Krohn Port, 1965
Vintage Port Includes Wooden Presentation Case
The 1965 Vintage Port from Krohn (Wiese & Krohn) is a remarkable and now rare bottle from a vintage not widely declared, making it especially intriguing for collectors and enthusiasts. Krohn, a traditional Port house with a strong reputation for both Colheita and Vintage Ports, often releases wines that age gracefully, with firm structure and lifted aromatics.
In the glass, this 1965 Vintage Port displays a deep tawny-garnet hue, indicative of long bottle aging. The nose is richly developed, offering complex aromas of dried fig, black cherry, tobacco, roasted nuts, and hints of dark chocolate. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 2 in Stock