1975 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
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A bottle of wine or Port from 1975 is an exceptional 50-year-old gift, perfect for birthdays or anniversaries, celebrating both the rich flavors of a vintage year and the cultural highlights of an unforgettable era. The 1975 vintage saw favorable conditions in Bordeaux and Italy, yielding fine wines, while Portugal produced some excellent Ports. Beyond wine, 1975 was a milestone year in culture: films like Jaws and Monty Python and the Holy Grail captivated audiences and left a lasting impact on cinema. In music, Queen’s A Night at the Opera dazzled listeners with the groundbreaking "Bohemian Rhapsody," while David Bowie explored new sounds with Young Americans, blending rock with soul. A wine or port from this vintage offers not only a taste of history but a nostalgic connection to a remarkable year in cultural evolution. A 1975 wine or Port would make a fabulous 50 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
Bordeaux: The 1975 Bordeaux vintage faced challenging weather, resulting in mixed quality. A wet spring and cool, rainy August caused uneven ripening, and harvest rains further impacted grape quality, leading to reds that generally lack the concentration and aging potential of stronger vintages. However, in Sauternes, conditions favored the development of noble rot, producing richly concentrated sweet wines with good aging potential. While most reds from this year are less ideal for long-term cellaring, some top producers crafted structured wines that remain enjoyable today.
Italian: The 1975 vintage in Tuscany is widely celebrated, especially for Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Ideal weather conditions produced wines with excellent structure, depth, and aging potential. Chianti displayed remarkable balance, while Brunello di Montalcino offered richness and longevity, with some bottles still shining today. This vintage remains a benchmark for collectors seeking age-worthy Tuscan wines.
Meanwhile, Piedmont’s 1975 vintage struggled with challenging weather, affecting grape quality and aging potential. Barolo and Barbaresco wines from this year generally lacked the depth of top vintages, though some producers achieved good structure, showcasing the resilience of Piedmont’s winemakers.
Portugal: The 1975 vintage port declaration came shortly after the 1974 revolution. Under pressure of nationalisation, the port shippers were keen to show what was possible after a run of weak vintages. Whilst the ports are not in the same league as the other 70's declarations like the 1970 or the 1977, they have stood up well and represent a superb quality vs price ratio. Recent tastings have demonstrated that the best are elegant and a pleasure to drink. The wines are now fully mature, with the top producers producing good '75s that will grow old gracefully. They are elegant, fruity and well balanced but not big. A port from 1975 would make an excellent 50 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1975
St Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A
*** 90 Points - Neil Martin Wine Journal ***
" this is a lovely Cheval Blanc with an expressive, open-knit nose, again more merlot-driven than cabernet franc with tertiary fruit inflecting the red-berried fruits with just a touch of mulberry and fresh fig. The palate is full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, touches of tar, orange rind and more dried herbs/cigar box coming through towards the finish. Drink now 2018" Neil Martin Wine Journal.
About Chateau Cheval Blanc Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most illustrious wine estates in the Bordeaux region of France, located in the Saint-Émilion appellation. …
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Price: £395.00
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Chateau Cos Labory, 1975
St Estephe 5th Growth Classification
1975 Château Cos Labory – A Rare Saint-Estèphe Classic
The 1975 Château Cos Labory is a remarkable piece of Bordeaux history from a vintage known for producing structured, long-lived wines. As a fifth-growth estate in the prestigious Saint-Estèphe appellation, Château Cos Labory is renowned for crafting age-worthy, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines with bold character and depth. The 1975 vintage, shaped by a hot summer and a late, tannic harvest, has evolved into a fascinating wine that offers a unique tasting experience for collectors and enthusiasts of mature Bordeaux.
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Price: £89.95
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Chateau Coutet, 1975
Barsac, Premier Cru Classe
Half Bottle 37.5cl
The 1975 vintage of Château Coutet is a sweet wine from The Barsac region of Bordeaux. 1975 highly regarded and is considered one of the classic vintages from this estate. It is known for its richness, complexity, and excellent aging potential. It is a wonderful experience to enjoy it now, although it may still have some years of life left in it, depending on how it has been stored. Make sure to serve it slightly chilled, around 12-14°C (54-57°F), to fully appreciate its complex flavors and aromas.
Tasting Note The 1975 Chateau Coutet is a magnificent. Deep gold colour with and air rich open nose of lanolin, …
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Price: £79.50
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Chateau Guiraud, 1975
Sauternes
This is a classic Sauternes with a great deal of sweetness, plenty of ripeness, and obvious aromas of toasty, smoky new oak. The wine exhibits finesse and complexity, a style of Sauternes that will have its admirers, particularly among those who like to drink these wines as an aperitif.
Château Guiraud is a renowned wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as a leading producer of prestigious sweet wines. Spanning approximately 100 hectares, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir characterized by gravelly, sandy, and limestone soils, ideal for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by noble rot. …
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Price: £149.00
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Chateau Kirwan, 1975
Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
1975 Château Kirwan – A Rare & Refined Margaux Vintage
A true gem from the legendary Margaux appellation, the 1975 Château Kirwan is a beautifully matured Third Growth Bordeaux that embodies the elegance and complexity of classic Margaux wines. With nearly 50 years of careful aging, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own and experience a piece of Bordeaux history.
Elegant, Layered & Perfectly Matured
This vintage offers a beautifully evolved bouquet of blackcurrants, dried plums, tobacco, cedar, and earthy truffle. On the palate, it is silky and refined, with softened tannins and a long, graceful finish that showcases its remarkable aging potential. …
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Price: £99.00
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Chateau Kirwan, 1975
Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
1975 Château Kirwan – A Rare & Refined Margaux Vintage
A true gem from the legendary Margaux appellation, the 1975 Château Kirwan is a beautifully matured Third Growth Bordeaux that embodies the elegance and complexity of classic Margaux wines. With nearly 50 years of careful aging, this is an extraordinary opportunity to own and experience a piece of Bordeaux history.
Elegant, Layered & Perfectly Matured
This vintage offers a beautifully evolved bouquet of blackcurrants, dried plums, tobacco, cedar, and earthy truffle. On the palate, it is silky and refined, with softened tannins and a long, graceful finish that showcases its remarkable aging potential. …
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Price: £89.00
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Chateau La Carbonnieux, 1975
Cru classe Pessac-Leognan
The 1975 Château Carbonnieux from Pessac-Léognan is a mature red Bordeaux that offers a glimpse into the estate's winemaking during the mid-1970s. Classified as a Grand Cru Classé de Graves, this vintage reflects the traditional style of the region, characterized by earthy notes and a structured palate.
Tasting notes from enthusiasts describe the wine as exhibiting a "mushroomy but not shot old Bordeaux nose," with a palate that is "faded but pleasant," indicating that while the wine has aged, it still offers a satisfactory drinking experience . Another account highlights the wine's earthy and slightly chalky character, complemented by bold red and black fruits, and a finish with spices and cinnamon . …
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Price: £99.00
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Chateau La Pointe, 1975
Pomerol
The 1975 Chateau La Point has a mature colour; lovely Merlot-fruit, cherries, slightly buttery, but also a clear minerally touch; refreshing acidity and typical 1975-tannins. The wine has a good length with dried fruit. The wine is a good expression of the vintage and is fully mature.
About Chateau La Pointe Château La Pointe is a distinguished wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. Established in the mid-19th century, the château spans approximately 23 hectares, with a unique terroir that combines gravel, clay, and sandy soils. This combination, along with meticulous vineyard management and traditional winemaking techniques, …
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Price: £99.00
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Chateau La Tour Blanche, 1975
Sauternes
Sweet White Wine
Apricot jam, candied apple, candied orange, orange marmalade, cream, honey, sweet yet still very crisp and vibrant with a long finish.
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: £129.00
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Chateau Lanessan, 1975
Medoc
The wines of Chateau Lanessan are famous for their longevity. The reputation of the chateau has long been known in Bordeaux and all those who have been lucky enough to taste back through the decades have been greatly impressed by the quality and youth of these wines.
Château Lanessan, situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France, is esteemed for its longstanding tradition of crafting high-quality red wines. With a history tracing back to the 18th century, the estate's vineyards, covering around 80 hectares, thrive in gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. …
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Price: £99.00
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Chateau Palmer, 1975
Margaux 3me Cru Classe
The 1975 Château Palmer is a stunning testament to the estate's legendary craftsmanship, offering an exceptional opportunity to experience a mature Bordeaux at its peak. This 3ème Cru Classé from Margaux showcases the hallmark elegance and complexity that have made Palmer one of the most sought-after names in the region. With nearly five decades of careful aging, this vintage has developed an extraordinary depth of character, revealing layers of dark fruit, cedar, pencil lead, and earthy minerality, all wrapped in the silky, refined texture that defines great Margaux wines.
The 1975 vintage is known for its firm structure and longevity, and Château Palmer has evolved beautifully over time. …
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Price: £365.00
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Chateau Pavie, 1975
St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe
The 1975 Château Pavie from Saint-Émilion comes from a vintage that was solid overall in Bordeaux. The 1975 vintage was notable for its high tannin levels, and many wines from this year have a firm structure, making them suitable for long-term aging. The 1975 Château Pavie was produced before the estate underwent significant modernization and investment in the late 1990s, under the ownership of Gérard Perse, which transformed Pavie into one of Saint-Émilion’s top estates. As such, the 1975 is a product of a more traditional winemaking approach, with less concentration and polish than modern vintages. …
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Price: £295.00
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Chateau Yon Figeac, 1975
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe
On a winding country road, just to the north-west of the village of Saint-Émilion, stands Château Yon-Figeac. Built in 1886, the château is a classic example of the region’s architectural style: a limestone house flanked by 24 hectares of vines.
Tasting notes:
Soft and sweet with some sous bois notes, sweet leather, plum and a touch of fruit but also some vegetable notes coming through.
About Chateau Yon-Figeac Château Yon-Figeac is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. With roots tracing back to the 19th century, the château spans approximately 24 hectares, characterized by a mix of clay, limestone, and sandy soils ideal for viticulture. …
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Chianti, 1975
Fiorino - Pieraccioni - MAGNUM 1,5 LITER
The 1975 Fiorino - Pieraccioni Chianti is a beautifully aged expression of Sangiovese, offering a nuanced and complex profile. Expect aromas of dried red berries, leather, tobacco, and earthy notes, with subtle hints of balsamic, dried herbs, and a touch of spice. The tannins have softened over the years, providing a smooth, well-integrated texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, maintaining balance and freshness. A sophisticated, classic Chianti with elegant depth.
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. …
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Price: £149.00
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Chianti Classico, 1975
Brolio - Barone Ricasoli
The 1975 Chianti Classico Brolio - Barone Ricasoli is a beautifully aged wine, offering a complex and refined profile. Expect aromas of dried red cherries, leather, and tobacco, with earthy notes of forest floor and subtle balsamic undertones. The tannins, which were once firm, have softened over time, providing a smooth and integrated texture. The acidity remains vibrant, ensuring balance and freshness. This classic expression of Chianti Classico has matured gracefully, showcasing the depth and elegance of Sangiovese.
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Price: £89.00
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Dalva, 1975
Finest Reserve Tawny Port, DOC Douro
Tawny Port is made from premium blends of wines, sourced from the best vineyards that have been aged for years in oak casks. This art of blending, more than a technique, is steeped in centuries of old traditions passed down from one generation to another, as the “house style” of each Port wine family company.
Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. If stored correctly, Colheita Ports will keep for decades in the bottle. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of colheita Port wine. …
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Price: £159.00
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Dom Perignon, 1975
Champagne
94 Points (Antonio Gallioni)
Reviews: "Golden flowers, macadamia nuts, amazing florals and honeysuckle and jasmine. A light saber beam of lemon minerality and lemon meringue. Multi layered and super complex. Superb nose that lingers and permeates your senses. Lots of biscuits and richness. Glorious and wondrous wine! The best champagne that I have tasted for a long time." Cellar Tracker Review
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Price: £495.00
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Gattinara, 1975
Fratelli Berteletti
The 1975 Fratelli Berteletti Gattinara is a beautifully aged expression of Nebbiolo from the northern Piedmont region. Over the years, it has developed a complex and refined profile. Expect aromas of dried red cherries, rose petals, leather, and earthy truffle, with subtle notes of tobacco, tar, and balsamic undertones. The tannins, once firm, have softened gracefully, creating a smooth, well-integrated texture, while the acidity remains fresh, ensuring balance. A classic, mature Gattinara with depth and elegance.
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Price: £79.00
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Grignolino, 1975
Franco Fraris
The 1975 Franco Fraris Grignolino is a wonderfully aged version of this unique, light-bodied red from the Piedmont region. Over the years, it has developed complex aromas of dried red berries, rose petals, and subtle earthy notes, along with hints of dried herbs and a touch of spice. The typically soft tannins have softened further, creating a smooth, rounded texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, helping to maintain the wine's balance and freshness. A refined and elegant expression of Grignolino, showing the potential for aging.
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Price: £69.00
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Malvasia, 1975
Fratelli Biletta
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £79.00
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Refosco, 1975
Cecilia Danieli Buttrio
The 1975 Refosco Cecilia Danieli Buttrio is a beautifully aged example of this indigenous Friulian grape. Over the years, it has developed a rich and complex profile, with aromas of dried dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, complemented by earthy, leathery notes, and subtle hints of tobacco and spice. The tannins have softened gracefully, resulting in a smooth, well-rounded texture, while the acidity remains fresh, providing balance and structure.
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Price: £79.00
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Rioja, 1975
Campo Viejo - Riserva
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: £99.00
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Sandeman, 1975
Vintage Port Port Buyers recommendation
1975 was a declared vintage and the vintage ports have a lighter style. The 1975 Sandeman is well above average, represents good value and has a good provenance. It is a pale ruby colour. Morello cherries, black berries and liquorice on the nose which has a slightly roasted quality. Slightly treacle like on the palate, with notes of honey and mocha. A fairly light, sweet style at this point. Good medium-long finish. Will hold for a few more years" Dr T Carter notes from Sandeman V20 Tasting London 2014.
These bottles have been shipped to us by Sandeman from their cellars in Oporto where …
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Price: £99.00
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