1975 Wine and Port Vintage
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A bottle of wine or Port from 1975 is an exceptional 51-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 51 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
This Year in History: A vintage year in more ways than one! Here’s what was happening when this wine was born:
- A young duo named Bill Gates and Paul Allen started a little company called Microsoft.
- “Jaws” hit the big screen and scared everyone out of the water.
- Queen was rocking the charts with Bohemian Rhapsody.
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 51 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port, 1975
Colheita Port in Presentation Decanter
Special Offer Was £159
New Year Sale Offer Now £139
The 1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port is a timeless port wine of elegance and complexity crafted by Real Companhia Velha, one of Portugal’s most historic and prestigious wine houses. "Colheita" signifies a tawny port from a single harvest, aged in wooden casks for decades to develop exceptional depth and character. After a half a century of maturation, this unique premium port offers a truly refined drinking experience.
Tasting Notes:
This luxurious tawny port boasts a mesmerising amber hue, exuding captivating aromas of dried figs, raisins, and toasted almonds, beautifully intertwined with caramel, toffee, and delicate spice. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port, 1975
Colheita Port in Presentation Decanter - No Outer Box
Clearance Offer | Was £149 | Now £110
The 1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port is a timeless port wine of elegance and complexity crafted by Real Companhia Velha, one of Portugal’s most historic and prestigious wine houses. "Colheita" signifies a tawny port from a single harvest, aged in wooden casks for decades to develop exceptional depth and character. After a half a century of maturation, this unique premium port offers a truly refined drinking experience.
Tasting Notes:
This luxurious tawny port boasts a mesmerising amber hue, exuding captivating aromas of dried figs, raisins, and toasted almonds, beautifully intertwined with caramel, toffee, and delicate spice. …
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Price: £110.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Burmester, 1975
Colheita Port in Gift Tube
95 Points - CellarTracker
Was £149
Special Offer £135
The 1975 Burmester Colheita Port is an exceptional cask-aged port from a single harvest. This vintage has received excellent reviews, with a critic score of 95/100 on CellarTracker, making it a top-tier port from this year.
Tasting Notes
Rich and mature port wine with a lovely amber hue. Intense and complex aroma, featuring notes of English cake, raisins, dried figs, toasted almonds and a hint of truffle and tea. On the palate, it is delicate, smooth and velvety, wonderfully balanced, with flavours of caramel, Muscovado sugar and walnuts, balanced by fresh orange and lemon acidity. …
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Price: £135.00
Stock: 26 in Stock
Palmer Port, 1975
Colheita Port
Exclusive
The 1975 Palmer Colheita Ports are single-vintage Tawny Ports. They are aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of seven years, but a 1975 Colheita would have undergone several decades of maturation, resulting in a deeply complex and nuanced wine.
Tasting Notes:
1975 Palmer is now a n oak colour reflecting its great age and time in barrel. On the nose there is a rich bouquet with pronounced notes of dried fruits (such as figs, dates, and apricots), nuts (especially almonds and walnuts), caramel, and toffee. There are also subtle hints of spices, vanilla, and even a touch of smokiness from the long barrel aging. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Kopke, 1975
Colheita Port in Gift Box
96 Points - Gold - Decanter 2023
Clearance- Damaged box Was £149 NOW £100
Attractive amber colour. Rich and perfumed nose dominated by the presence of the dried fruits, harmoniously involved by the spice notes. Smooth and silky in the taste, reveals an amazing structure and a good volume. The elegance describes this delicate whole and is extended in the endless and distinct finish.
Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines. …
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Price: £100.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Messias, 1975
Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
The 1975 Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port is a notable expression of Port wine from the Douro Valley, specifically crafted from grapes grown at the Quinta do Cachão estate by Messias. This Port exemplifies the craftsmanship and tradition of Douro Valley winemaking, highlighting the estate’s dedication to quality and the unique characteristics of its terroir.
Tasting Notes
The medium brick colour with slight garnet hues reflects its age and maturity. On the nose aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries, plums, and cherries, possibly with hints of dried fruits like figs and dates. …
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Price: £150.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Barolo, 1975
Cantine Prandi, Barolo, Piedmont - LIBRARY Release
The 1975 Barolo Cantine Prandi have come from the producer's cellars where they have laid undisturbed since bottling.
Library Release — Pristine Provenance
From producer cellars to your table: this 1975 Cantine Prandi Barolo (Library Release) has been kept under optimal conditions before a late, limited re-release. That custody matters—you’re tasting mature Nebbiolo as it was meant to be experienced: authentic, composed, and beautifully preserved.
Vintage Character — Tar, Roses & Truffle
In the glass, a classic brick-garnet hue with an orange rim. The aromas unfurl in layers: dried cherry, rose petal and orange peel, then tar, leather, cedar and porcini/truffle. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Barolo, 1975
Cantine Prandi, Barolo, Piedmont - LIBRARY Release
Was £179 Clearance | Damaged Labels £89
The 1975 Barolo Cantine Prandi have come from the producer's cellars where they have laid undisturbed since bottling.
Library Release — Pristine Provenance
From producer cellars to your table: this 1975 Cantine Prandi Barolo (Library Release) has been kept under optimal conditions before a late, limited re-release. That custody matters—you’re tasting mature Nebbiolo as it was meant to be experienced: authentic, composed, and beautifully preserved.
Vintage Character — Tar, Roses & Truffle
In the glass, a classic brick-garnet hue with an orange rim. The aromas unfurl in layers: dried cherry, rose petal and orange peel, then tar, leather, cedar and porcini/truffle. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau d'Yquem, 1975
Sauternes 1er Cru Classe
Experience the magic of one of the greatest sweet wines ever created: the 1975 Château d’Yquem. This legendary vintage hails from a year widely celebrated among Sauternes enthusiasts for its balance, richness, and superb aging potential. Nearly five decades of careful cellaring have transformed this wine into a stunning expression of Yquem’s timeless artistry, revealing a deep amber-gold hue that shimmers in the glass and hints at the complexity within.
On the nose, the 1975 Château d’Yquem is an intoxicating tapestry of aromas. Waves of honey, caramelized orange peel, roasted pineapple, and dried apricot emerge alongside notes of crème brûlée, toasted nuts, and subtle exotic spices. …
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Price: £1,395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1975
Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification
Labels Damaged | Was £169 | Now £139
Château Lynch-Bages 1975 is a classic Pauillac from a vintage that challenged many but rewarded the patient. This Fifth Growth estate, renowned for producing robust and long-lived wines, delivered a structured and serious wine in 1975—one that has stood the test of time with admirable integrity. At 50 years of age, the wine expresses a well-resolved maturity, revealing the house’s signature boldness in a more subdued and elegant form.
In the glass, the 1975 Lynch-Bages displays a brick-garnet hue with a translucent rim, reflecting its evolution. The nose is savoury and tertiary, marked by leather, cedar, dried tobacco leaf, and forest floor, alongside remnants of blackcurrant and dried cherry. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1975
Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label) High Shoulder - Damp Stained Label
The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1975
Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label) High Shoulder - Damp Stained Label
The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £355.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1975
Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label) High Shoulder - slightly damaged label
The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Cossart Gordon Madeira, 1975
Vintage Verdelho Madeira
75cl Bottle
An elegant 1975 Verdelho Madeira from Cossart Gordon, the oldest Madeira house, founded in 1745. Made from the Verdelho grape, this mid-dry style offers a perfect balance of vibrant acidity and layered complexity, matured slowly in oak casks over decades. An exceptional bottle for 50th anniversaries, refined gifts, or collectors of rare fortified wines.
Tasting Notes
Amber in colour with golden hues. Aromas of hazelnut, orange zest, figs, and sea-spray minerality. The palate is bright and complex, with marmalade, roasted almond, and a touch of spice, finishing with lifted acidity and impressive length. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Cossart Gordon Madeira, 1975
Vintage Verdelho Madeira
37.5cl Bottle
1975 Cossart Gordon and Co Verdelho - Please note that these are in our deep storage - Please allow 7 days for delivery.
Tasting Notes
Color . Topaz with golden-greenish nuance, brilliant crystalline. Aroma . Very characteristic bouquet, exuberant, intense, with notes of spice, dried fruits such as nuts and iodized nuts. Mouth . Medium dry, very fresh, vibrant, with salinity, very long spicy aftertaste, leaving notes of spice, blasam and smoked nut.
About This Wine
An old rare medium dry single vintage Madeira aged for 47 years in 650cl casks at the Blandy’s lodge in Funchal. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Cossart Gordon Madeira, 1975
Vintage Verdelho Madeira
150cl Magnum Bottle
1975 Cossart Gordon and Co Verdelho - Please note that these are in our deep storage - Please allow 7 days for delivery.
Tasting Notes
Color . Topaz with golden-greenish nuance, brilliant crystalline. Aroma . Very characteristic bouquet, exuberant, intense, with notes of spice, dried fruits such as nuts and iodized nuts. Mouth . Medium dry, very fresh, vibrant, with salinity, very long spicy aftertaste, leaving notes of spice, blasam and smoked nut.
About This Wine
An old rare medium dry single vintage Madeira aged for 47 years in 650cl casks at the Blandy’s lodge in Funchal. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Croft Port, 1975
Vintage Port- MAGNUM
Magnum
The 1975 Croft Vintage Port in Magnum is a statement of triumph and rarity. Crafted from a standout vintage in Portuguese winemaking, this 1.5 L format carries added prestige and presence. With over 45 years of maturation, the wine exhibits a deep garnet hue that still glimmers when held to the light—an elegant testament to both its celebrated vintage and the superior care of a larger-format bottle.
Aromatics That Captivate
Upon pouring, the nose is immediately drawn in by a rich tapestry of aromas: dark cherry and plum preserve, cassis, and blackberry mingle with notes of cedar, tobacco, and forest floor. …
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Price: £245.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Croft Port, 1975
Vintage Port
A Classic Expression of Vintage Port
The 1975 Croft Vintage Port stands as a fine example of traditional Douro craftsmanship. Produced in a year recognized for its firm, structured Ports, this vintage has matured into an elegant and inviting wine over nearly five decades. With its deep brick-red hue fading into garnet at the rim, it visually signals the graceful evolution of a well-stored, fully mature Port.
Aromatic Elegance and Depth
On the nose, this wine offers a complex and captivating bouquet. Layers of stewed plum, blackberry compote, and black cherry are interwoven with subtle hints of dried figs, cedar, and earthy spice. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Croft Port, 1975
Vintage Port
A Classic Expression of Vintage Port
The 1975 Croft Vintage Port stands as a fine example of traditional Douro craftsmanship. Produced in a year recognized for its firm, structured Ports, this vintage has matured into an elegant and inviting wine over nearly five decades. With its deep brick-red hue fading into garnet at the rim, it visually signals the graceful evolution of a well-stored, fully mature Port.
Aromatic Elegance and Depth
On the nose, this wine offers a complex and captivating bouquet. Layers of stewed plum, blackberry compote, and black cherry are interwoven with subtle hints of dried figs, cedar, and earthy spice. …
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Price: £115.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Croft Port, 1975
Vintage Port
A Classic Expression of Vintage Port
The 1975 Croft Vintage Port stands as a fine example of traditional Douro craftsmanship. Produced in a year recognized for its firm, structured Ports, this vintage has matured into an elegant and inviting wine over nearly five decades. With its deep brick-red hue fading into garnet at the rim, it visually signals the graceful evolution of a well-stored, fully mature Port.
Aromatic Elegance and Depth
On the nose, this wine offers a complex and captivating bouquet. Layers of stewed plum, blackberry compote, and black cherry are interwoven with subtle hints of dried figs, cedar, and earthy spice. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Inferno, 1975
Nino Negri
Was £99 Clearance Offer £50
Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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Price: £50.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Janneau, 1975
Armagnac 1975 Vintage
Includes Own Gift Box
The 1975 Janneau Armagnac is a distinguished and refined spirit that showcases the elegance and depth that comes with extended aging. Its rich, multi-layered profile makes for an exceptional gift, particularly for someone who appreciates fine spirits or has a special connection to the year 1975, such as a birthday, anniversary, or other significant event.
Tasting Notes
The nose features a complex bouquet of dried fruits, spices, vanilla, caramel, honey, oak, and smokiness. The palate is smooth and velvety, with primary flavors of dried apricots, raisins, and candied orange peel. …
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Price: £265.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1975
Fontanafredda
Was £99 Clearance Offer £60
The 1975 Fontanafredda Nebbiolo is a beautifully aged expression of this noble Piedmontese grape. Over the years, it has developed a complex and refined profile, with aromas of dried red cherries, rose petals, and earthy notes of truffle and forest floor. Subtle hints of leather, tobacco, and balsamic add to the depth. The tannins have softened gracefully, resulting in a smooth, elegant texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, keeping the wine fresh and balanced.
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Price: £60.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval 50-Year Old Tawny Port
In Gift Case
Quinta do Noval 50-Year-Old Tawny Port
After fifty years of meticulous ageing in seasoned oak barrels, this extraordinary Tawny Port has evolved into a wine of rare depth, complexity, and purity. The prolonged maturation process, under the constant care of the Quinta do Noval technical team, results in a profound sensory experience, crafted for the sophisticated connoisseur who seeks the exceptional.
Winemaking & Terroir
This Port is made exclusively from grapes grown in Quinta do Noval, Vale de Mendiz, in the heart of the Douro Valley, using a traditional multivarietal field blend. Key grape varieties include Touriga Nacional, …
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Quinta do Noval, 1975
Vintage Port
Quinta do Noval 1975 Vintage Port is a rare mature release from one of the Douro’s most celebrated estates, offering nearly fifty years of graceful bottle evolution. The 1975 vintage produced elegant, lighter-structured Ports with vibrant aromatics, and Noval — known for its purity of fruit and vineyard expression — made one of the finest wines of the year.
The nose is beautifully mature, showing lifted aromas of dried cherries, rose petal, fig, tobacco leaf and gentle spice. Subtle notes of orange peel, almond and old wood emerge with time in the glass, giving the wine a refined, ethereal character typical of long-aged Noval. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 7 in Stock