2005 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2005 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2005 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!
Throughout the wine world, 2005 was, for most regions, a phenomenally good vintage.
In France; Bordeaux, Sauternes, Burgundy, the Loire and the Rhône Valley all enjoyed a legendary year, with a warm but not overly hot, extremely dry summer, which allowed the grapes to achieve great concentration, depth and complexity. Italy had a so-so year and, although undoubtedly some very good wines were made. Overall, it would be difficult to be disappointed by a 2005 wine. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 21st year Anniversary or birthday gift.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: 2005 was an outstanding vintage in Bordeaux, one that produced wines that are rich in substance, flavour and tannin, and from which most have good acidity. 2005 Bordeaux wines were built in many cases for the long haul. The flavours are fresh and certainly cool climate in style, despite the character of the vintage; many show delightfully lively cranberry, redcurrant, red cherry and crunchy blackcurrant leaf character, and yet have a depth, substance and richness. These would make a great 21 year old wine gift for an anniversary or birthday this year.
Italian: In Tuscany and Piedmont climate conditions were erratic, with many producers saying 2005 had been a tough and difficult vintage. These tough weather conditions often mean that only the best producers get the best results; the best wines will be Brunello, Barolo or Barbaresco.
Portugal: The 2005 Port Vintage was not widely declared but, nevertheless produced some excellent ports. The big producers did not declare the vintage and concentrated on producing Single Quinta ports from selected vineyards. Some smaller producers did declare 2005. The 2005 vintage ports are already approachable but would benefit from further cellaring.
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São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao, 2005
20 Year Old White Port, Douro | 50cl bottle
** 92 Points- Wine Advocate **
Golden white colour. Intense aromas of dried fruits and spices, result of the ageing in casks.
In the palate, both sweetness and acidity are well integrated. Has a long and persistent finish.
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Price: £49.00
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Tamar Ridge, 2005
Botrytis Riesling Half Bottle (37.5cl)
Aroma: Complex notes of apricot, honey, lemon curd, dried peach, candied citrus
Palate: Sweet and viscous yet fresh, with honeyed fruit, spiciness, and a lively acid backbone
Style: Elegant dessert wine — luscious but not cloying if well balanced
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Price: £19.95
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Kopke, 2005
Vintage Port in Gift Box
“A truly harmonious VP and the best young Kopke VP I’ve ever tasted.,” Roy Hersh. “Dark opaque purple consisting of 50% Touriga Nacional and 50% old vine field blends (average of 40 years) from the Douro Superior. Fine acidity, very long finish, good balance with rounded tannins that arrive in time for the aftertaste.” Drink 2008-30 93-95 Points – Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port
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: £89.95
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20 Bees, 2005
Late Harvest Vidal Half Bottle (37.5cl)
Crafted in the Niagara Peninsula of Ontario from Vidal grapes naturally concentrated by freezing on the vine, the 2005 20 Bees Vidal is a classic Canadian icewine that combines luscious sweetness with vibrant balance. This vintage reflects optimal conditions for botrytis-free concentration, highlighting the region’s cool-climate intensity and the rich, fruit-forward character of Vidal.
Deep golden amber in colour with clear viscosity and a luminous sheen.
The bouquet is aromatic and expressive, with honeyed peach, apricot, orange marmalade, and tropical fruit, layered with subtle butterscotch and floral notes that add complexity. …
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Price: £29.95
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Domaine de L'ancienne Cure, 2005
Sweet white wine
Appearance
Golden amber with slight copper highlights at the rim, showing attractive maturity for an 18-year-old sweet wine. The color signals gentle oxidation typical of aged Monbazillac, without detracting from visual appeal.
Nose
Opulent aromas of dried apricot, candied orange peel, honeycomb, and light floral notes. Subtle hints of toasted almond, beeswax, and soft spice add depth, while maintaining an aromatic sweetness that is classic Monbazillac.
Palate
Lusciously sweet and full-bodied, with ripe apricot, orange marmalade, and honeyed citrus balanced by crisp acidity. A delicate mineral edge keeps the richness from becoming cloying, while layers of gingerbread, candied peel, and soft spice develop across the mid-palate. …
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Price: £39.00
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Louis Roederer, 2005
Cristal, Louis Roederer, Champagne
In Presentation Box
The 2005 Cristal, presented here in magnum, is a Champagne of generosity and depth, shaped by a warm, ripe growing season yet retaining the precision and poise that define this iconic cuvée. Time in magnum has been particularly kind, allowing the wine to evolve slowly and harmoniously, enhancing freshness and integration.
On the nose, the wine opens with ripe citrus and stone-fruit aromas — lemon zest, white peach and mirabelle plum — before developing layers of toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut and almond cream. With air, subtler notes of honeycomb, vanilla pod and a distinctive chalky minerality come through, adding complexity and refinement. …
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Price: £695.00
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Rol De Coisas Antigas, 2005
Bairrada
Rol de Coisas Antigas (“roll of old things”) is a traditional‑style red from Bairrada in Portugal, made by Campolargo.
It’s a blend of several indigenous Portuguese varieties — principally Baga, Castelão, Bastardo, Trincadeira, Sousão, Alfrocheiro and others — that give the wine both structure and complexity.
Bairrada wines typically have firm acidity and robust tannins thanks to Baga’s influence, and this style reflects an older‑world, food‑friendly character.
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Price: £34.95
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