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.
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 20 year old wine gift for an anniversary 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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Chateau Haut Batailley, 2005
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification *** 92 points Robert Parker ***
Château Haut-Batailley is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history spanning centuries, the estate has earned renown for its production of high-quality red wines. Covering approximately 22 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly soils and a favorable microclimate, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château Haut-Batailley's wines are celebrated for their depth, structure, and aging potential, showcasing ripe fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a distinct Pauillac character. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Chateau Haut Brion, 2005
Pessac, Graves 1st Growth classification
2005 Château Haut-Brion
An Iconic Vintage from a Legendary Estate
Château Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated First Growths, known for producing wines of remarkable grace and longevity. The 2005 vintage is widely considered one of the finest of the modern era, blessed with ideal growing conditions and meticulous winemaking. This vintage captures the essence of Haut-Brion: elegance, depth, and an almost regal sophistication that unfolds with each glass.
Complex Aromas, Profound Layers
The 2005 Haut-Brion offers an extraordinary aromatic profile, opening with blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum layered with graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf, and hints of earthy truffle. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Haut Marbuzet, 2005
St Estephe Cru Bourgeois
The Château Haut-Marbuzet 2005 is a standout vintage from this renowned Saint-Estèphe estate, located in the Bordeaux region of France. The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux is widely celebrated as one of the greatest in recent decades, thanks to ideal growing conditions that resulted in wines of exceptional quality, balance, and aging potential. Château Haut-Marbuzet 2005 reflects these characteristics beautifully, offering richness, complexity, and finesse.
Wine Overview
Château Haut-Marbuzet is known for its classic Bordeaux blend, which typically includes:
Cabernet Sauvignon: Adds structure, tannins, and longevity. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Kirwan, 2005
Margaux 3me Cru Classe, Bordeaux ** 90+ Points Robert Parker **
Château Kirwan is a wine that is produced from the best parcels of the vineyard that have mainly gravel soils, but some are also clay. The fruit is picked and sorted twice by hand, then vinified in separate batches corresponding to individual vineyard parcels. Half the oak barrels used to age the wine for eighteen months are renewed every year.
Overall production : 7500 caisses
Blending : 52 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot
Tasting :
From birth to bottling, this vintage was always impressive. Its nose is exuberant, mixing notes of complex fruit, from spicy to exotic aromas such as mango. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Leoville Barton, 2005
St Julien 2nd Growth Classification
Château Léoville Barton 2005 is a true collector’s treasure from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates. Hailing from the legendary 2005 vintage—considered one of the finest in living memory—this wine captures the very essence of Saint-Julien elegance and power. The Barton family’s winemaking heritage, stretching back nearly two centuries, is showcased in every glass, offering a wine of impeccable pedigree, depth, and age-worthiness.
From the first pour, the 2005 impresses with its deep, dark garnet hue and intoxicating aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, enriched by layers of cedar, cigar box, and graphite. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Liot, 2005
Barsac, Sweet Wine
50cl Bottles
The 2005 Château Liot is a classic sweet wine from the Barsac-Sauternes appellation, offering richness, balance, and the signature elegance of its limestone-clay terroir. Situated on the border of Barsac, Liot is known for producing well-structured and affordable Sauternes with good ageing potential. The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux was warm, dry, and highly successful for botrytised wines, leading to a harvest of healthy, concentrated fruit.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep golden hue, with a vibrant nose of apricot jam, honey, orange marmalade, and candied pineapple. Subtle aromas of toasted almond, …
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Chateau Pradot, 2005
Cotes de Castillon, Bordeaux
2005 Château Pradot, Côtes de Castillon
Vintage & Background
2005 was an excellent vintage across Bordeaux, and in Côtes de Castillon it offered both ripeness and freshness. The vineyards here benefit from soils like clay and limestone, and the influence of neighbouring Saint-Émilion in style—rich Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends with structure and capacity to age.
Appearance & Nose
In the glass, this wine shows a deep ruby-garnet hue. Aromas include ripe dark fruits—blackberry, plum—along with hints of cherry and ripe red berries. Secondary notes of cedar, earth, perhaps a touch of tobacco or leather emerge with aeration, and there's an undercurrent of spice, oak, and a whisper of graphite or mineral detail. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 6 in Stock
Chateauneuf du Pape, 2005
Chateau de Beaucastel
Medium to deep garnet colour. Pretty perfume of freshly crushed raspberries / blackberries with nuances of wet leaves, cinnamon and white pepper. The medium to full bodied palate provides a good concentration of juicy berry fruit countered by medium to high acidity and a medium level of velvety tannins. Wonderfully balanced. Long finish.
Its dense plum/ruby/purple colour is followed by a big, sweet perfume of black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, new saddle leather, and loads of peppery, blackberry, and herb-infused, meaty, black cherry fruit. Deep, full-bodied, and dense, with sweet tannin. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Dow's, 2005
20 Year Old Tawny Port
Dow’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a refined expression of aged tawny style, blending the rich, mellow characteristics of long oak aging with the structure and elegance for which Dow’s is known. Crafted from high-quality grapes—primarily Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca—this port is aged in seasoned oak casks for an average of 20 years before blending and bottling in Vila Nova de Gaia.
In the glass, it presents a deep amber-tawny color with golden highlights. The nose is expressive and complex, offering aromas of dried apricots, roasted nuts, orange peel, caramel, and warm spices like cinnamon and clove. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 10 in Stock
Ferreira
20 Year Old Tawny `Dona Antónia', Douro
In gift tube
IWC Gold Award 2024
Decanter 2022 Silver Medal
The 2021 IWC 20-Year-Old Tawny Port trophy winner. This is an intense and complex Aged Tawny brimming with evolved flavours of dried figs and apricots, roasted hazelnuts, baking spice and toffee.
Pale tawny in colour. The nose is brimming with evolved flavours of dried figs and apricots, roasted hazelnuts, baking spice and toffee. A wine of great elegance, there is a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity on the palate and the complex flavours develop on the exceptionally long finish.
Feature(s): Sustainable
Alcohol (ABV): 20 %
Acidity: 5.00 g/l
Residual sugar: 125.00 g/l
pH: 3.20
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Price: £42.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Gaja, 2005
Barolo "Conteisa"
95 Points- Wine Enthusiast
The 2005 Barolo Conteisa by Gaja conveys the winery's dedication to producing exceptional Barolo wines that honor tradition while embracing innovation. Renowned for blending modern techniques with traditional practices, Gaja has crafted this wine to reflect the unique terroir of the region. The wine is ready to drink now but will continue to evolve for the next decade or two.
Tasting Notes:
The 2005 vintage is rich with dark fruit, such as cherry and plum, along with hints of roses, herbs, and earthy spices. The wine tends to have the classic Barolo tannins, which are firm yet well-integrated, alongside a long, elegant finish. …
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Price: £275.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Gaja, 2005
Gaja - Sperss
The 2005 Gaja Sperss is an exceptional Barolo from the prestigious Gaja winery in Piedmont, Italy. Made predominantly from the Nebbiolo grape, this wine reflects the unique terroir of Serralunga d'Alba, a region known for producing structured and long-lived wines. Angelo Gaja’s meticulous winemaking approach, combining traditional methods with modern techniques, has resulted in a wine that is both powerful and refined.
On the nose, the 2005 Sperss reveals layers of ripe black fruit, licorice, smoke, and exotic spices, accented by notes of truffle and new leather. The palate is rich and deeply structured, with firm tannins providing a solid backbone. …
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Graham's Port
20 year old Tawny Port, Douro
Includes Graham's Gift Tube
Decanter (DWWA 2025) Silver
A Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is an excellent choice for those who appreciate fine aged ports, offering a rich, complex, and satisfying drinking experience that showcases the expertise and tradition of one of the leading port houses.
Tasting Notes
With an amber, golden tawny colour, denoting considerable age, Graham's 20 Years Old has an excellent bouquet, with a characteristic 'nutty' character (almonds) and delicious mature fruit with hints of orange peel, exquisitely mellowed by careful ageing. Rich, sweet and smooth on the palate, it is perfectly balanced, with a long and lingering finish. …
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Price: £44.45
Stock: 12 in Stock
Graham's Port, 2005
20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
20cl small bottle
***96 Points- Decanter***
A Graham's 20 Year Old Tawny Port is an excellent choice for those who appreciate fine aged ports, offering a rich, complex, and satisfying drinking experience that showcases the expertise and tradition of one of the leading port houses. This smaller size is perfect for those who want to sample the wine without committing to a larger bottle, or for gifting purposes, especially for those who appreciate fine wines but may not consume large quantities.
Tasting Notes
With an amber, golden tawny colour, denoting considerable age, Graham's 20 Years Old has an excellent bouquet, with a characteristic 'nutty' character (almonds) and delicious mature fruit with hints of orange peel, exquisitely mellowed by careful ageing. …
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Price: £14.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Hooper's Port, 2005
Vintage Port
The 2005 Hooper's Vintage Port is a fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, produced by Hooper's, a brand with a history dating back to the 19th century.
Flavor Profile: While specific tasting notes for the 2005 vintage are limited, Hooper's Vintage Ports are generally known for their rich, sweet profiles, often exhibiting flavors of dried fruits like raisins, prunes, and figs, along with notes of marzipan, roasted hazelnuts, vanilla, and cedar.
Serving Suggestions: For optimal enjoyment, it's recommended to store the wine horizontally at a constant temperature of around 15ºC and serve it between 15ºC and 18ºC. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 41 in Stock
Offley Port
20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
Includes original Carton Box
***93 points- Wine Enthusiast***
The Offley 20 Year Old Tawny Port is an excellent choice for those who appreciate fine aged tawny ports. Its rich and complex character, balanced sweetness, and smooth finish make it a delightful option for special occasions or as a luxurious treat.
Tasting notes:
With a well-defined tawny hue with orange-like hints, its aroma is intense and complex, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, exotic wood, cedar, plum and hazel. On the palate, its fine structure and balance between sugars and tannins stand out. The finish is delicate and lingering.
Serving & Food Pairing:
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Penfolds Grange, 2005
Penfolds Grange Bin 95
2005 Penfolds Grange is a commanding expression of Australia’s most iconic wine, representing the power, depth, and longevity that have defined Grange for over half a century. Crafted predominantly from Shiraz (96%) with a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon (4%), the 2005 vintage reflects a warm growing season across South Australia’s top vineyards, delivering a wine of remarkable concentration, structure, and age-worthy finesse.
In the glass, the wine presents an impenetrable inky hue, with aromas that unfurl into layers of blackberry compote, dark chocolate, espresso, roasted meats, and exotic spices. …
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Perrier Jouet, 2005
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Edition Automne Rose Champagne 2005 in presentation case
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Edition Automne 2005
Vintage & Edition Background
The 2005 vintage in Champagne was generous and expressive, producing wines of ripeness and balance. For Perrier-Jouët, it inspired the creation of the “Edition Automne,” a special seasonal release designed to capture the richness, colour, and atmosphere of autumn. The Belle Époque Autumn edition is distinguished not only by its artistic presentation but also by its deeper hue and more opulent profile compared to the house’s classic Belle Époque.
Appearance & Nose
In the glass, the wine shows a striking deep pink with copper reflections and a fine, delicate mousse. …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Recioto, 2005
Spada
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Refosco, 2005
Cassine di Pietra
Refosco is a very old Italian family of dark-skinned grape varieties native to the northern Italian and neighbouring areas of Friuli, Gavi, Trentino,Istria, and Karst Plateau.It is considered autochthonous in these regions. The wines this grape yields can be quite powerful and tannic, with a deep violet color and a slight bitterness. On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors. The wine can stand some aging.
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Price: £29.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Refosco, 2005
Cassine di Pietra
Refosco is a very old Italian family of dark-skinned grape varieties native to the northern Italian and neighbouring areas of Friuli, Gavi, Trentino,Istria, and Karst Plateau.It is considered autochthonous in these regions. The wines this grape yields can be quite powerful and tannic, with a deep violet color and a slight bitterness. On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors. The wine can stand some aging.
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Price: £29.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Rossese, 2005
Coop F. Riviera dei Fiori
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: £29.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Samos, 2005
Anthemis
Crafted on the Greek island of Samos from the noble Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Anthemis is the flagship sweet wine of the island’s historic cooperative. The 2005 vintage spent five full years maturing in oak barrels, developing deep, layered complexity. This style, known for its richness and longevity, showcases the best of Samos’ sun-drenched terraced vineyards and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The 2005 release was awarded the Diamond Trophy at the Women and Wines of the World International Awards in Monaco in 2011 — a mark of exceptional character and quality.
Deep amber to tawny gold in colour with orange-bronze hues and clear viscosity. …
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Price: £25.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Sandeman
20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
***95 Points- GOLD Medal - IWC 2024***
This outstanding 20 year old Tawny Port from Sandeman is crafted from a blend of high-quality wines aged in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and mature profile that appeals to both novice and experienced port drinkers.
Tasting Notes
A 20 year Old tawny port with a deep amber or mahogany colour with copper hints, indicating extended aging. It has a rich, sweet taste with a well-balanced acidity, fruity notes, nutty undertones, and delicate spice notes. The woodiness is smooth and velvety, with integrated oak flavours and a velvety texture. The finish is long and lingering, with a harmonious blend of sweetness, spice, and wood. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 10 in Stock
Sangiovese, 2005
Anagramma SCIC
Good-quality Sangiovese is prized for its high acid, firm tannins and balanced nature. Savory flavors of dark cherries and black stone fruit are characteristic, and may be backed by secondary notes of tomato leaf and dried herbs. The use of oak has become more popular and this coaxes richer flavors from the grapes, tending toward plum and wild raspberry.
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Price: £29.00
Stock: 4 in Stock