1972 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: A short summary of the 1972 Vintage with our top recommendations 1972 Wine and Port
The 1972 vintage was challenging for both Port and wine production in Europe. In Portugal's Douro Valley, the 1972 vintage was generally not declared by most Port houses.The weather conditions during the growing season were unfavorable, leading to wines that lacked concentration and depth. In Europe, including Italy, the 1972 vintage was also challenging due to adverse weather conditions.The vintage was characterized by a cool and wet growing season, which led to difficulties with grape ripening and resulted in wines that lack depth and concentration. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 53 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: Bordeaux 1972 wines are generally characterised by having good colour, with dryness and high acidity. However, the style was for early drinking and very few examples exist today. The growing season was difficult with the grape development held back by inclement weather - this did not allow the grapes to fully ripen by harvest time. However, sweet wines from Sauternes and Barsac of this year are very good.
Italian: Only a small crop of 1972 wine was produced in Italy and the wines are now very rare. The growing season was held back by inclement weather in the main Italian wine regions of Piedmont and Tuscany. Tuscany produced a small crop of Brunello and Chianti, generally characterised as having good colour, high acidity and some dryness. The best of the vintage originates from the more southerly regions.
Portugal: A good vintage that was not declared, some vintage port and single quintas were produced in this year. Port wines from 1972 are now fully mature but well stored examples will last for many years more, making them a great 53 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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Quevedo, 1972
Colheita Port, Douro
Only 300 Bottles Produced
This extraordinary 1972 Colheita Port wine from Quevedo was born during one of the most difficult vintages on record. With meticulous care, it fermented in granite vats and aged for nearly 50 years in chestnut wood barrels. Today, it offers a harmonious and intricate palate, with notes of creme brulee, nuts, spices, and citrus, that will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave a lasting impression.
Tasting notes: This wine's aroma is as elegant as it is complex, with a delightful medley of flavours that include creme brulee, nuts, caramel, almonds, hazelnuts, spices, and citrus. The palate of this port wine is skilfully balanced, exhibiting exceptional precision and a complex array of flavours. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Blandys, 1972
Vintage Bual Madeira
75cl Bottle
Special Offer | Was £349 | now £295
Tasting Notes
Coppery amber with golden-greenish nuance, a brilliant crystalline. Intense savoury sweet aromas of spices, vanilla, dried fruits, candied apricots and exotic woods. The palate is a rich, medium sweet, with a balanced concentration. The long smooth finish is filled with flavors of candied fruit macerated in brandy, spices, resinous woods such as cedar.
Vinification
Blandy’s Bual 1972 was aged in seasoned American oak casks and as with all the family’s vintages, this wine started its aging process in the warm high attic floors of the lodge in the center of Funchal. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 19 in Stock
Blandys, 1972
Vintage Bual Madeira
Half Bottle 37.5cl
Tasting Notes
Coppery amber with golden-greenish nuance, a brilliant crystalline. Aromas of intense sweet spices, vanilla, dried fruits, candied apricots and exotic woods. The palate is a rich, medium sweet, with a balanced concentration. The long smooth finish is filled with flavors of candied fruit macerated in brandy, spices, resinous woods such as cedar.
Vinification
Blandy’s Bual 1972 was aged in seasoned American oak casks and as with all the family’s vintages, this wine started its aging process in the warm high attic floors of the lodge in the center of Funchal. Over the 50 years, the wine passed down from the warmer top floor of the Blandy’s Wine Lodges, the “Sotão de Amendoa”. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Blandys, 1972
Vintage Bual Madeira
150cl Magnum Bottle
**96/100 Wine Spectator**
Tasting Notes
Coppery amber with golden-greenish nuance, a brilliant crystalline. Aromas of intense sweet spices, vanilla, dried fruits, candied apricots and exotic woods. The palate is a rich, medium sweet, with a balanced concentration. The long smooth finish is filled with flavors of candied fruit macerated in brandy, spices, resinous woods such as cedar.
Vinification
Blandy’s Bual 1972 was aged in seasoned American oak casks and as with all the family’s vintages, this wine started its aging process in the warm high attic floors of the lodge in the center of Funchal. Over the 50 years, the wine passed down from the warmer top floor of the Blandy’s Wine Lodges, the “Sotão de Amendoa”. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Bordeaux, 1972
Mestrezat Preller
Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Carinena, 1972
Don Ramon
Carinena is just one of several DO titles used for the wines of Aragon, northern Spain. Winemaking in the area dates back to at least Roman times, and records from that era confirm that locals drank Carinena wines mixed with honey. Many other historical records attest to the quality of the wines from Carinena; King Ferdinand I of Aragon listed it as his preferred wine above all others and the French philosopher Voltaire thought it heavenly. Wine has long been the economic mainstay of the region and a source of great pride and renown.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Boyd-Cantenac, 1972
Cantenac Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1972 Château Boyd-Cantenac is a well-aged Third Growth Margaux, though it comes from a difficult vintage. The 1972 Bordeaux growing season was cool and damp, leading to uneven ripening and lighter wines with limited aging potential. As a result, many wines from this year are now past their peak, though well-stored bottles may still offer a glimpse into Margaux’s refined character.
Now over 50 years old, this wine would have evolved significantly, likely showing softened fruit, earthy notes, and delicate tertiary aromas. While Château Boyd-Cantenac is known for producing elegant and structured wines, the vintage’s natural challenges mean that its longevity is uncertain. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau La Lagune, 1972
Medoc Grand Cru Classe
The 1972 La Lagune is of a good provenance having been professionally stored since original purchase.
Château La Lagune is a distinguished wine estate situated in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 16th century, the estate has garnered acclaim for its production of high-quality red wines. Encompassing approximately 80 hectares, the vineyard benefits from gravelly and sandy soils, ideal for nurturing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes. Château La Lagune's wines are renowned for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential, showcasing ripe fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a distinctive Haut-Médoc character. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Margaux, 1972
Margaux 1er Grand Cru Classe High Shoulder Level
From the rare 1972 vintage - The Chateau Margaux still has a good red colour, the wine is a little acidic wine and lacks ripeness. The wine is both light and dry.
About Chateau Margaux Château Margaux is a prestigious wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. Renowned for producing some of the finest wines in the world, the estate boasts a history dating back to the 12th century. Its vineyards are primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other classic Bordeaux varietals. Château Margaux's wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and exceptional aging potential. …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1972
Marchesi Antinori - RARE BOTTLE of 1,75 Liters
Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £249.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1972
Contea del Garbo
Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Clos Labere, 1972
Sauternes
Sweet Wine bottled by Berry Brothers and Rudd
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.
About Chateau Clos Labere Château Clos Labère is a distinguished wine estate located in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. This estate, with a history rooted in the classic Bordeaux tradition, spans several hectares of vineyards planted primarily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, along with smaller quantities of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 1972
Guimaraens Single Quinta Vintage Port
Fonseca has belonged in the first rank of Vintage Port producers since the nineteenth century. Its Vintage Ports are noted for their luscious fruitiness which develops great opulence and complexity with age.
This is a very rare example from the 1972 vintage. This wine has a tawny coloured rim around the outside. The nose is very gummy and thick with orange peel, slightly medicinal. Very reducted on the palate with thick tar, raisins, orange peel.
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Graham's Port, 1972
Single Harvest Colheita Port
The 1972 Single Harvest Tawny Port is made from the very finest wines from the Graham’s vineyards, and is the result of the unique terroir of the Douro Valley and subsequent maturation in Vila Nova de Gaia, that has distinguished Graham’s for almost two centuries.
The 1972 Colheita shows a vivid, rich amber colour, with a suggestion of a green tinge on the rim. On the nose an explosion of multiple aromas, a combination of caramel, nuts, hints of vanilla and cigar box. Massively concentrated in the mouth, these wines have a complex palate revealing honeycomb, exotic spices and crystallised orange peel flavours. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Graham's Port, 1972
1972 Single Harvest Colheita Port
450cl Rehoboam Large Format
The 1972 Single Harvest Tawny Port is made from the very finest wines from the Graham’s vineyards, and is the result of the unique terroir of the Douro Valley and subsequent maturation in Vila Nova de Gaia, that has distinguished Graham’s for almost two centuries.
The 1972 Colheita shows a vivid, rich amber colour, with a suggestion of a green tinge on the rim. On the nose an explosion of multiple aromas, a combination of caramel, nuts, hints of vanilla and cigar box. Massively concentrated in the mouth, these wines have a complex palate revealing honeycomb, exotic spices and crystallised orange peel flavours. …
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Price: £2,495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Grignolino, 1972
Mascarello Natale fu Maurizio
The Grignolino wines have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 46 in Stock
Merlot, 1972
Tenuta Sottomonte di Butrio
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: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Rosso Conero, 1972
Castelfiura
Rosso Conero is a wine appellation in the central part of the Marche region of Italy just south of Ancona on the slopes of Monte Conero. The red wine made here is based on the Montepulciano grape which must comprise 85% of the wine. If another grape is used, it is commonly Sangiovese.
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Sandeman, 1972
Vintage Port
An extremely rare bottle of Sandeman 1972 vintage port. Sandemans Bottled a pipe of the vintage which was only offered to staff and agents in 1974.
About Sandeman
Sandeman’s history is a testament to its enduring legacy in the wine world, combining tradition with innovation to maintain its prestigious position in the market. Sandeman was founded in 1790 by George Sandeman, a young Scotsman who began trading in port and sherry wines in London. He borrowed £300 from his father to start his business. By 1795, Sandeman had established himself as a successful wine merchant, and his business began to expand rapidly. …
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Price: £245.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao, 1972
Mother Wine 1972 '30 Year' Port
50cl bottle
Clearance Offer - discontinued line | Was £445| Now £350
Golden colour with greenish tones and intense aroma, notes of wood, caramel and walnut.
In the mouth, it is full-bodied and fresh with notes of dried fruit and spices. A very long finish.
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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. …
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Price: £350.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Janneau, 1972
Armagnac 1972 Vintage
Includes wooden presentation case
Vintage Armagnacs, especially those aged over 50 years, are rare and highly coveted by collectors and spirit enthusiasts. The 1972 vintage from Maison Janneau is particularly valuable due to its age and the producer's reputation.
Tasting Notes
The 1972 Armagnac from Janneau is a rich amber to mahogany colour, indicating long-term aging. Its nose is complex, with aromas of dried fruits, vanilla, caramel, and oak. The palate is full-bodied and silky, with hints of dark chocolate, coffee, and toasted nuts. The finish is long and satisfying, with a warm, lingering aftertaste. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: Out of Stock