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 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: £89.00
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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 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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Price: £99.00
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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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Montepulciano, 1975
d'Abruzzo, Fattoria Nico di Dino Illuminati
The 1975 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Fattoria Nico di Dino Illuminati is a well-aged and complex red, showcasing the depth and character of the Montepulciano grape from the Abruzzo region. Over the years, it has developed aromas of dried dark berries, leather, and tobacco, with earthy undertones and subtle notes of spice and balsamic. The tannins, once firm, have softened into a smooth, integrated texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, offering balance and freshness.
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Price: £99.00
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Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1975
Terre del Barolo
The 1975 Nebbiolo d'Alba Terre del Barolo is a beautifully aged wine that offers a refined and complex profile, typical of Nebbiolo from the Alba region. With time, it has developed aromas of dried red fruits like cherries and raspberries, complemented by floral notes of rose petals and a subtle earthy character. Hints of tobacco, leather, and truffle add depth and sophistication. The tannins have softened significantly, resulting in a smooth, well-integrated texture, while the acidity remains fresh, providing balance and vibrancy.
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Price: £129.00
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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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Spanna, 1975
Francoli
The 1975 Spanna Francoli is a mature and refined expression of Nebbiolo, showcasing the elegance and complexity that this grape can develop with age. Over the years, it has evolved to reveal aromas of dried red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, along with floral notes of rose petals and subtle earthy undertones of leather, tobacco, and truffle. The tannins have softened beautifully, giving the wine a smooth, well-rounded texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, offering balance and freshness.
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Price: £75.00
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Taylor Fladgate
TAYLOR'S GOLDEN AGE 50 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT
Blended from rare wood-aged ports matured for five decades in oak casks, Taylor's Golden Age is a special collector's edition port released in very limited quantities. This 50-year-old Tawny was sourced in the eastern reaches of the Douro Valley, location of many of the finest vineyard estates and traditional source of the most long-lasting wines. Prior to blending, the individual wines were aged in Taylor's cellars in seasoned oak casks specially selected and set aside by the firm's team of expert coopers. After half a century in cask, this exceptional wine has reached its 'Golden Age' of maturity, the point at which it achieves perfect balance, a magical complexity and a seductive smoothness and density. …
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Price: £179.50
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