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 Sociando Mallet, 2005
Medoc Cru Grand Bourgeois
The Sociando-Mallet 2005 is a highly regarded wine from the Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France. Sociando-Mallet, known for producing wines with remarkable structure, depth, and aging potential, excelled in the 2005 vintage, which is widely considered one of the finest in Bordeaux's history.
Wine Overview
Sociando-Mallet produces wines with a classic Bordeaux profile, often rivaling classified growths in quality despite its Cru Bourgeois classification. The 2005 vintage is a blend of:
Cabernet Sauvignon: The dominant grape, providing structure, tannins, and black fruit flavors.
Merlot: Adds softness, roundness, and red fruit nuances. …
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Price: £59.95
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Chateauneuf du Pape, 2005
Domaine Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau", Rhone ***93 Points- Wine Cellar Insider***
It was Henri Brunier who gave birth to this beautiful family story in 1891, in the village of Bédarrides, well known today for holding the south-eastern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. That year, he donated to his son Hippolyte, plots of land located on La Crau, a place considered at that time as uncultivable, so much so that the density of rolled pebbles made the soil ungrateful.
The latter planted his first vines on this dominant plateau, where the wine-growing vocation dates back to the 14th century and where in 1821, Claude Chappe, inventor of the optical telegraph, installed one of his relay towers. …
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Price: £99.00
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Graham's Port
20 Year Old Tawny Port
(4.5 LT "JEROBOAM" BOTTLE)
***96 Points- Decanter***
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 4.5LT "JEROBOAM" SPECIAL EDITION BOTTLE, EQUIVALENT TO SIX STANDARD 750ML BOTTLES OF WINE.
These large-format bottles make a striking impression and are often used as centerpieces for celebratory events such as weddings, anniversaries, and corporate gatherings.
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: £325.00
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Rioja, 2005
Caceres Rioja MAGNUM
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: £59.00
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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
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São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao
20 Year Old White Port, Douro | 50cl bottle
** 92 Points- Wine Advocate **
Clearance Offer - discontinued line | Was £59.95 | Now £40
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: £40.00
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