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1969 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 1969-port-wine
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1969 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1969 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!

The end of the decade was not the best for Bordeaux, with heavy rains diluting the wines. However, a poor year for reds meant a great year for Sauternes and Barsac. Burgundy and the Rhône Valley were both excellent and both Italy and Port enjoyed good solid vintages, and some are likely to still be drinking well now. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 57 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.


Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:

  • Quinta da Devesa 1969 White Colheita Port
  • Barbaresco 1969 Giovanni Scanavino
  • Barolo 1969 C Valletti
  • Bordeaux 1969 Chateau Foureau
  • Chateau dYquem 1969 Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe
  • Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1969 – Half Bottle

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    Bordeaux: The 1969 wine vintage was unkind to Bordeaux reds. Rain during the September harvest contributed to what was a small crop of light-weight wines that lacked longevity. Only first growth wines will be drinkable. However, sweet wines from the regions of Sauternes and Barsac were very good in this year and will last for many more years.
     
    Italian: 1969 was a good vintage for Italian wines. The weather was good throughout the year enabling the grapes to reach a high degree of ripeness. Of particular note are the heavyweight, long-lived wines such as Barolo, Brunello and lighter wines such as Chianti and Valpolicella. The wines are now fully mature and still drinking well.
     
    Portugal: Some excellent Colheita (Tawny) Ports were produced from the 1969 harvest and these are highly recommended by our wine buyer. The 1969 vintage was good enough to yield a few single Quinta vintage ports, notably Taylors Vargellas and some exceptional Colheita ports.

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    Chateau d'Yquem, 1969

    Sauternes 1er Grand cru Classe
    Sweet White Wine
    Half Bottle- 37.5cl

    Yquem is indisputedly the best wine in Sauternes and may well be the finest sweet wine in the world.

    *** 94 Points Cellar Tracker ***

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    "There is always a high level of star gazing when a bottle of old Yquem shows up. Even an ok bottle like this makes you feel a million bucks. Dark caramel in colour. Apricots on the nose, sweet glycerin. On the palate it is well evolved full of ripe fruit, botrytis and although it is low in vitality it still makes for a superb experience. We can not be unbiased to the star gazing here but this is a good 94" CellarTracker.com
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    Price: £395.00
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    Chateau Filhot, 1969

    Sauternes 2eme Cru Classe
    Sweet White Wine

    This 1969 Chateau Filhot wine comes from the famous Sauternes area near Bordeaux, France. The wines of Sauternes are sweet but also fine and delicate. Their bouquet develops very well with ageing, becoming rich and complex, with crystallized orange, marmalade, hazelnut and honey notes with good acidity that offers excellent balance against the sweetness of the wine. This is a remarkably good wine for a bottle of such age.

    About Château Filhot, Chateau Filhot is nestled in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is celebrated for its esteemed history and exceptional sweet wines.
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    Price: £159.00
    Stock: 6 in Stock

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    Chateau La Tour Blanche, 1969

    Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe
    Sweet White Wine

    This 1969 La tour Blanche, was reconditioned at the estate possibly in 2006. This is a lovely sauternes with the typical candied fruits notes. Enjoyable wine.

    About Chateau la Tour Blanche Château La Tour Blanche, nestled in the renowned Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is a historic estate celebrated for its exquisite sweet wines. Dating back to the 18th century, this picturesque property has been meticulously tended by devoted winemakers who have upheld a tradition of excellence. The vineyards, planted on gravelly and sandy soils, are predominantly composed of Sémillon, with smaller proportions of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, yielding grapes of exceptional quality and concentration.
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    Price: £149.00
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    Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion, 1969

    Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

    Celebrate a truly unique year with this 1969 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion, a vintage Bordeaux from the heart of Graves. Though 1969 was a cooler, more challenging vintage, bottles from reputable estates like Larrivet Haut-Brion offer a rare and delicate charm with a strong sense of terroir and time. This bottle is a rare find, ideal for collectors or as a milestone 1969 birthday or anniversary wine.
    Tasting notes:
    Elegant and subtle, this mature Bordeaux reveals evolved aromas of wilted rose, pipe tobacco, damp earth, and faint cherry compote. The palate is light-bodied yet harmonious, offering soft acidity and flavours of dried red fruit, forest floor, and a whisper of spice.
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    Price: £99.00
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    Chateau Latour, 1969

    Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
    Magnum 1.5L

    A rare example from the 1969 vintage in Magnum Format. In decline but still has smokey, grilled meat notes with eucalyptus.

    Château Latour, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is one of the most prestigious and historically significant wine estates in the world. Classified as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Latour is renowned for its powerful, long-lived red wines primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals. The estate's terroir, characterized by its gravelly soils, contributes to the exceptional quality and complexity of its wines.
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    Price: £1,195.00
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    Chateau Latour a Pomerol, 1969

    Pomerol

    Appearance
    Medium garnet with brick-orange edges, showing age-appropriate development. The rim displays gentle tawny hues, while the core retains a modest depth, indicative of careful aging and preservation.

    Nose
    Mature and understated, revealing plum, dried black cherry, cedar and earthy truffle notes. Subtle leather, forest floor, and a hint of tobacco add complexity. The bouquet is soft, showing the approachable elegance of Pomerol rather than raw power.

    Palate
    Medium-bodied with a silky texture, delivering soft black fruit, dried plum, and a whisper of dried herbs.
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    Price: £189.00
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    Chateau Margaux, 1969

    Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe
    Magnum Bottle
    Level high-shoulder, label slightly glue stained

    The 1969 Chateau Margaux has been fully mature for more than two decades. It is medium ruby with some amber/orange colour at the edges, possessing a light-intensity, fragrant bouquet suggestive of berry fruit and oak. On the palate, the flavours reveal adequate fruit and concentration, but the acidity is sharp in the finish.

    About Chateau Margaux Château Margaux is a prestigious wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Renowned for producing some of the finest wines in the world, the estate boasts a history dating back to the 12th century. Its vineyards are primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals.
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    Price: £1,095.00
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    Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1969

    Mouton Rothschild | Half Bottle

    Château Mouton Rothschild
    Nestled in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is among the most esteemed wine estates globally, celebrated for its rich history and exceptional red wines. Founded in the 19th century, the estate's vineyards span approximately 90 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Benefiting from gravelly soils and a maritime climate, Château Mouton Rothschild crafts wines renowned for their depth, complexity, and aging potential. Known for their opulence, structure, and finesse, the estate's wines exhibit ripe fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a distinct Pauillac character.
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    Price: £325.00
    Stock: 14 in Stock

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    Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1969

    Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru classe
    High Shoulder

    Lovely colour, mature but lively appearance; clean nose, lovely vinous warmth, cassis and cedar and mint, classic Pauillac; lovely and lively palate, cassis flavours, complete for a 1969, lively acidity in check; clean and dry finish, good length. Much better than the bottle from the same cellar tasted ten years ago. Rating applies to the first 15 minutes after opening, loses its definition very quickly after that.
    Cellar tracker Review by Xavier Auerbach, 2019

    Château Mouton Rothschild, nestled in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is among the most esteemed wine estates globally, celebrated for its rich history and exceptional red wines.
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    Price: £695.00
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    Chateau Musar, 1969

    Bekaar Valley, Lebanon, Gaston Hochar
    High Shoulder

    A rare bottle of 1969 Musar. One for the Musar collectors!



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    Price: £545.00
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    Chateau Rieussec, 1969

    Sauternes 1er Cru Classe

    Nose: Mature aromas with notes of eucalyptus, dried herbs, subtle botrytis, and aged honey.

    Palate: Aged fruit character (dried apricot, pineapple), caramel, roasted nuts, vanilla, and soft spice. Light- to medium-bodied with mellow sweetness.

    Finish: Lingering with dried fruit, warm oak notes, and gentle acidity. Balanced and elegant despite the vintage’s age.
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    Price: £189.00
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    Chianti, 1969

    Barone Ricasoli - Brolio - MAGNUM BOTTLE OF 1,75 LITER

    Tuscan wine (Italian Toscana) is Italian wine from the Tuscany region. Located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, Tuscany is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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    Price: £139.00
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    Chianti, 1969

    Conti Serristori - Riserva

    Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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    Price: £99.00
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    Chianti, 1969

    Monsanto Bianchi - Riserva

    Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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    Price: £79.00
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    Chianti, 1969

    San Felice - Riserva

    Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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    Chianti, 1969

    Villarosa San Quirico - Riserva

    Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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    Price: £99.00
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    Coteaux de Languedoc, 1969

    Margnat - Monopole

    This lovely wine exhibits ripe cherry and plummy aromas. Dense, with fine sweetness on the attack, a well integrated tannin level and a medium body with a subtle finish.
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    Cotes du Rhone, 1969

    Union Vignerons du Beaujolais

    Côtes du Rhône is a huge appellation in the south of France encompassing 40,300 ha. Plenty of white and rosé wine is produced in Côtes du Rhône but there can be no doubt that red is king. Usually Grenache will dominate the blend (except in the north where Syrah is allowed to be top dog, but these wines are relatively few) and is normally partnered with Syrah and/or Mourvèdre but a further 18 varieties are also permitted! A cheerful example might be light, soft, fruity and easy-drinking, while the finest examples may be full-bodied, concentrated, intense, spicy and ageworthy. But what they all invariably have in common is a fabulous sense of place and lashings of personality and character.
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    Price: £139.00
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    Fara, 1969

    Dessilani Luigi

    The wines "Fara" shall be obtained within the company, from grapes coming from vines in the following proportions indicated below: Nebbiolo (Span) 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination from 30% to 50%. They can also contribute to such production the red grapes, non-aromatic, from the grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Piedmont Region to the maximum extent of 10%.
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    Price: £89.00
    Stock: 11 in Stock

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    Freisa, 1969

    G. Troglia

    Freisa is an indigenous Italian red wine grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, primarily in the Monferrato and Langhe areas, but also further north in the provinces of Turin and Biella. Freisa is a vigorous and productive grape vine with round, blue-black berries and with bunches growing in an elongated shape.
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    Price: £69.00
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    Grignolino, 1969

    d'Asti, Luigi Bosca

    Grignolino wines have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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    Price: £89.00
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    Grignolino, 1969

    Fontanafredda
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £119 | Now £85

    The Grignolino wines have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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    Grignolino, 1969

    Bersano - HALF BOTTLE of 50cl

    The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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    Price: £39.00
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    Madeira, 1969

    Christophers Rare Verdelho Maderia Bottled 1969 to commemorate the investiture of HRH The Prince of Wales
    Damaged Label & low level

    The 1969 Christopher’s Rare Verdelho Madeira is a truly special bottling, created to commemorate the investiture of HRH The Prince of Wales. Crafted from the Verdelho grape—renowned in Madeira for producing wines of elegant richness and vibrant acidity—this release carries both historical and oenological significance. Bottled in 1969, it stands as a remarkable collector’s item, offering a glimpse into the island’s centuries-old winemaking tradition, combined with the unique charm of a commemorative royal edition.

    In the glass, it presents a deep amber hue with flashes of gold, a testament to its time-honoured maturation.
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    Price: £239.00
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    Rioja, 1969

    Siglo - Felix Azpilicueta

    Wine from Rioja (and Ribera del Duero), aged for at least two years in oak and three years in the bottle, made primarily from the Tempranillo grape. Light and red-brown in colour, with intense vanilla aromas and substantial earthy flavour notes. Significant acidity and medium alcohol.
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    Price: £129.00
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