1970 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1970 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1970 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!
n France, Bordeaux enjoyed a legendary vintage for both its dry wines and the sweet wines of Sauternes. The Burgundy vintage was also very good. Champagne, Alsace and the Loire Valley also enjoyed excellent years and many great wines were made. For the Rhône valley, the vintage was legendary particularly for southern Rhône reds.Italy enjoyed a spectacular year and both Piedmont and Tuscany produced rich, age-worthy wines. Port also experienced a legendary year – and many of the wines will still be drinking brilliantly now – as did neighbouring Spain, which also made many fine reds.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
This Year in History: Fun Fact: Fast food restaurants serving hamburgers, fried chicken and French fries arrived in Britain and became popular during the 1970s.
Eurovision Winner: Ireland with the song "All Kinds of Everything" by Dana
Top Grossing Movie: Love Story
Bordeaux: An outstanding vintage, against which others are often compared. The 1970 is the best vintage between the outstanding years of 1961 and 1982. Perfect weather led to huge crop that set a record at the time, but was also of a high quality across all regions. The wines generally have a dark colour, are fragrant, have full body and a richness of fruit. The wines produced are consistent and will continue to drink well for decades to come.
Italian: The Italian 1970 wine vintage was an outstanding one for the wine regions of Tuscany and Piedmont. The 1970 wine vintage produced rich, structured, full bodied wines that are still drinking well today. In Tuscany the spring was unusually cold resulting in a late bud break. This was mitigated by a long hot summer which continued well into autumn. The producers took advantage to harvest late, obtaining very good sugar levels. The vintage was excellent for Chianti and Brunello. In Piedmont, it was a very good vintage obscured by legendary 1971 vintage. Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo all shine through.
Portugal: The 1970 Port Vintage was universally declared as a vintage of outstanding quality. Ideal growing conditions produced what is now a classic, outstanding vintage. The 1970 port wines have great balance, good structure, and will age superbly for decades to come. Declared by all the major port houses, 1970 is one of the finest Port vintages for the last 50 years - a bottle from this year would make a stunning wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Castiglione del Bosco - Riserva
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: $207.74 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Castiglione del Bosco
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: $181.61 USD
Stock: 12 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Fattoria dei Barbi
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: $207.74 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1970
Col d'Orcia
Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: $207.74 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Cabernet, 1970
F.lli Pedrotti
A classic red Italian wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape of the 1970 vintage. The wine has aged to produce a garnet core with a clear rim. Lots of oak, leather and soft tannins remain.
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Price: $129.35 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock
Cabernet, 1970
Fedrigotti Conti Bossi
A classic red italian wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape of the 1970 vintage. The wine has aged to produce a garnet core with a clear rim. Lots of oak, leather and soft tannins remain.
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Price: $116.28 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Carema, 1970
L. Bertolo
Carema is a red winemaking zone and boasts the king of Italian red grapes, Nebbiolo, as its leading varietal. The wine must comprise 85% of this variety, the remainder made up of a maximum 15% of authorized Piedmont red grapes. Ageing requirements are 36 months, of which 24 must be in wood, while the riserva must spend an extra six months in oak. Carema is a small mountainous area neighboring the Aosta Valley in the far northern corner of Piedmont, in north-western Italy. This unique viticultural landscape is situated in the province of Turin and was awarded its DOC classification in 1967. Similar to the steep, …
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Price: $181.61 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Brane Cantenac, 1970
Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
Upper Shoulder Level
Scoring an excellent 85 parker points, the 1970 Brane Cantenac is deep ruby in color, with a spicy, herbaceous, earthy scent and medium bodied, with a soft, relatively concentrated finish.
Château Brane-Cantenac is a renowned wine estate situated in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. With roots tracing back to the 18th century, the estate has earned a reputation for crafting exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 75 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: $194.68 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Climens, 1970
Barsac, 1st Growth
Sweet White Wine
Half Bottle 37.5cl
The 1970 Climens has a lovely nose of mandarin, orange-blossom and a touch of peach. A little “smudged” by alcohol. The palate has a ripe, citrus and mandarin inspired entry, vibrant palate with good depth, touches of quince and barley sugar towards the finish. Good length. Neil Martin Wine Journal 88 Points
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Price: $116.28 USD
Stock: 9 in Stock
Chateau Croizet Bages, 1970
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
Dark ruby, with significant browning at the edges, the wine has an open-knit, fully mature, spicy, oaky, plummy, toffee-scented bouquet, moderately rich, soft, fruity flavours, and a supple, velvety finish.
About Chateau Croizet Bages:
Château Croizet-Bages is a renowned winery located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate is part of the larger Bordeaux wine region, which is famous for producing some of the world's most prestigious and sought-after wines.
History: Château Croizet-Bages has a long and storied history, dating back to the 19th century. The estate was originally part of the larger Lynch-Bages estate, which has a history that can be traced back to the 17th century. …
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Price: $129.35 USD
Stock: 10 in Stock
Chateau Hauchat, 1970
Fronsac
Wine Society Label
This 1970 wine from the Bordeaux region in France should display a garnet colour and offer blackcurrant and ripe cherry aromas alongside oak and vanilla notes.
About Chateau Hauchat Château Hauchat is a respected wine estate situated in the Fronsac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history that reflects the rich winemaking traditions of the region, the estate spans several hectares of vineyards predominantly planted with Merlot, complemented by small amounts of Cabernet Franc. The terroir, characterized by clay and limestone soils, imparts distinctive qualities to the wines, resulting in rich, full-bodied expressions with notes of dark fruit, spice, and minerality. …
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Price: $104.46 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1970
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe MAGNUM
This 1970 Haut Brion from the excellent 1970 vintage has received excellent reviews from wine critics.
*** 90-92 points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews: "Brown rim. Brown sugar, olives and leather nose. Quite rich for 1970. Balanced and very smooth palate. Coffee & sweet red fruits. Fully mature, a highly enjoyable wine (and far cheaper than Latour.) Somewhat under-rated by others. Then again chez Alex Hunt in November 2005. Although a little musty at first, this wine grows and grows on you. A cool, blackberry leaf, cranberry nose with lots of cedar and pine is followed by a tannic, almost rustic, broad-shouldered palate with cedary, tobacco-infused fruit. …
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Price: $1,691.99 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 1970
Pessac Leognan 1er Grand Cru Classe
Damaged labels
*** 90-92 points - Wine Journal ***
Reviews: "Brown rim. Brown sugar, olives and leather nose. Quite rich for 1970. Balanced and very smooth palate. Coffee & sweet red fruits. Fully mature, a highly enjoyable wine (and far cheaper than Latour.) Somewhat under-rated by others. Then again chez Alex Hunt in November 2005. Although a little musty at first, this wine grows and grows on you. A cool, blackberry leaf, cranberry nose with lots of cedar and pine is followed by a tannic, almost rustic, broad-shouldered palate with cedary, tobacco-infused fruit. Very classic in style but suited the venison perfectly. …
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Price: $620.62 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock
Chateau La Lagune, 1970
Medoc Grand Cru Classe
THE 1970 La Lagune is from exceptional provenance having been professionally stored since original purchase.
Quite a deep garnet core. A surprisingly sweet, fragrant almost floral nose with notes of backed cherries and tar. The palate has sharp acidity, very fresh, well-knit with simple black fruits. Not a complex wine, but a testament to how well balanced, rather than powerful wines can age. Raisins on the finish. Impressive for a 1970. Neil Martin, Wine Journal
Château La Lagune is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 16th century, the estate has garnered acclaim for its production of high-quality red wines. …
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Price: $155.48 USD
Stock: 23 in Stock
Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, 1970
Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Sauternes
Sweet White Wine
Lafaurie-Peyraguey has produced some of Sauternes' most powerful wines for many decades now. The massively rich, yet fresh, lively 1970 offers a compelling, flowery, honeyed bouquet of vanilla custard, buttery orange/apricot scents, and smoky ceme brulee. The wine's zesty acidity brings everything into extraordinary clarity. With plenty of botrytis evident, this is a full-bodied, super-concentrated, fascinating, powerful yet elegant Sauternes that will age beautifully
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey, nestled in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its esteemed history and exceptional sweet wines. …
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Price: $207.74 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Langoa Barton, 1970
St Julien 3rd Growth Classification - BBR labels
"A wonderfully successful wine, the 1970 Langoa smells and tastes comparable to a top Pauillac. A big, yet restrained bouquet of cedar and black currants is first rate. On the palate, the wine is ripe, weighty, rich, tannic, full bodied, and several years away from its zenith. This is Langoa at its best." Parker Bordeaux 3rd Ed.
Rating 87/100 (excellent)
Château Langoa Barton is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 17 hectares, …
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Price: $129.35 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Liot, 1970
Barsac
A wonderful fruity dessert wine from the 1970 vintage that is still drinking well.
Château Liot is a 20-hectare property producing on average 5,500 cases per year. It is located in the south-west of the Barsac appellation and its vineyards border those of Château Climens. Liot's vineyards (Sémillon 85%, Sauvignon Blanc 10%, Muscadelle 5%) lie on a gravel/silt/alluvial topsoil and limestone subsoil.
The grapes are fermented in vats and the wine is then matured in oak barrels (15% new) for 15-18 months. Liot's wines are typically fresh and refined and display marvellous purity of fruit.
About Chateau Liot Château Liot is a prominent wine estate situated in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. …
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Price: $129.35 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1970
Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification
92 Points Wine Spectator
Top shoulder / Bin soiled labels
*** 92 Points Wine Spectator ***
I drank a lot of this in Paris when I lived there in the mid-1980s. And I had a bottle this summer as well. Always outstanding. Shows intense aromas of prune and licorice. Full, velvety and long. This is a beautiful Bordeaux. (JS, Web Only-2007)
**** 91 Points Robert Parker ****
The 1970 is an old style Lynch Bages with plenty of dry tannin in the finish. Compellingly aromatic, it offers aromas of cedar wood, spice box, tobacco, earth, black currants, and new saddle leather. Spicy, concentrated, and burly, with mouth-searing tannin, this big, thick wine is a terrific example of Lynch Bages made in an older style. …
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Price: $254.78 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock
Chateau Montrose, 1970
St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe
*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***
Reviews: "This is one 1970 that appears to possess the necessary components to develop into something special. It remains youthfully hard and astringent, but there is no doubting the high levels of concentration and intensity. Moreover, the wine exhibits a classy, complex bouquet, offering up scents of cedar, black fruits, minerals, and leather. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, with outstanding concentration, this wine requires another 7-10 years of cellaring - can you believe that? It is unquestionably a 40-50-year wine" PArker Wine Advocate 1996
"A knockout bottle when first tasted in March 2001, when it had a complex, black dusty nose and an ultra-dense, backward, masculine palate. …
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Price: $246.94 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock
Chateau Potensac, 1970
Medoc Cru Bourgeois (Wine Society Label)
Garnet in colour and fading at the edges, it has aromatics that echo sweet blackcurrant, pencil lead and wood spice. The palate is finely balanced and elegant, with pencil shavings, hints of blackcurrant and shadows of melted tannins.
Château Potensac, located in the Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, is esteemed for its longstanding tradition of producing exceptional red wines. With a history dating back to the 14th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 60 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. The estate benefits from gravelly and clay-limestone soils, ideal for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Médoc. …
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Price: $129.35 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock
Chateau Potensac, 1970
Medoc Cru Bourgeois- Wine Society Label Mid Shoulder
Garnet in colour and fading at the edges, it has aromatics that echo sweet blackcurrant, pencil lead and wood spice. The palate is finely balanced and elegant, with pencil shavings, hints of blackcurrant and shadows of melted tannins.
Château Potensac, located in the Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, is esteemed for its longstanding tradition of producing exceptional red wines. With a history dating back to the 14th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 60 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. The estate benefits from gravelly and clay-limestone soils, ideal for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Médoc. …
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Price: $129.35 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Potensac, 1970
Medoc Cru Bourgeois- Wine Society Label Top Shoulder Level
Garnet in colour and fading at the edges, it has aromatics that echo sweet blackcurrant, pencil lead and wood spice. The palate is finely balanced and elegant, with pencil shavings, hints of blackcurrant and shadows of melted tannins.
Château Potensac, located in the Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, is esteemed for its longstanding tradition of producing exceptional red wines. With a history dating back to the 14th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 60 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. The estate benefits from gravelly and clay-limestone soils, ideal for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Médoc. …
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Price: $168.55 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Rauzan Gassies, 1970
Margaux 2nd Growth Classification
A wonderful 1970 vintage Bordeaux wine from Chateau Rauzan Gassies. A corpulent, straightforward, plausible wine, with good dark ruby color, a ripe black cherry, oaky bouquet of moderate intensity, and soft, round, somewhat jammy flavors.
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Price: $168.55 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Rieussec, 1970
Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
***91 Points - CellarTracker***
This beautiful Sauternes from the excellent 1970 vintage displays an orange/copper hue. On the nose and palate aromas of orange marmalade, delicate caramel, and layers of honey create a sweet and elegant wine, with great acidity which gives it verve. Drinking very nicely now, but with lots of life left.
Château Rieussec, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional sweet wines. With a heritage dating back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 90 hectares, primarily planted with Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Price: $220.81 USD
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Rieussec, 1970
Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
***91 Points - CellarTracker***
This beautiful Sauternes from the excellent 1970 vintage displays an orange/copper hue. On the nose and palate aromas of orange marmalade, delicate caramel, and layers of honey create a sweet and elegant wine, with great acidity which gives it verve. Drinking very nicely now, but with lots of life left.
Château Rieussec, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its prestigious history and exceptional sweet wines. With a heritage dating back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 90 hectares, primarily planted with Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Price: $220.81 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock