2004 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2004 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2004 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!
Overall, the 2004 vintage was a bit of a mixed bag throughout the wine world and few regions managed to produce spectacular wines of note.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: The 2004 wine vintage marked a return to a more classic Bordeaux vintage. The wines are more traditionally styled, and will make fine drinking for many cellars. The vintage seems a little under-rated compared with 2003 and the wines represent good value.
Italian: Produce of Piemonte in 2004 is very promising with few extremes of weather and well balanced wines. In Tuscany, the year was an exceptionally good vintage, central Italy’s equivalent of the perfect growing season that France experienced in 2005.
Portugal: The 2004 vintage was not generally declared, but some wonderful single quinta vintages were bottled. These 2004 Vintage Ports show an intense deep purple-red colour, a factor that was strongly influenced by the August rains that softened the skins and allowed for better colour extraction. The nose is lifted and fresh, again thanks to the cooler August weather. The taste is rich, firm and with good acidity and fine peppery tannins. These wines are most attractive and will age extremely well, making them an ideal 21 year old wine gift for an anniversary this year.
Spain: A very good year, especially for Rioja, with wines that should last well.
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Palmer Port, 2004
Colheita Port, Douro
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port
A 75cl bottle of 2004 vintage Palmer Colheita Port Wine. .
The 2004 Palmer Colheita Port from the stable of Barao de Vilar which has long history and dedication to quality, make their Colheita Ports a highly regarded choice among Port wine enthusiasts. The 2004 vintage offers a rich and complex tasting experience.
Tasting Notes:
The 2004 Palmer Colheita Port exhibits a tawny, amber, or brownish hue. On the nose there are nuances of dried fruits, raisins, figs, almonds, and hazelnuts. caramel, toffee, spices, and hints of chocolate. The ageing process lends it depth and complexity. …
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Price: £36.95
Stock: 28 in Stock
Palmer Port, 2004
White Port, Douro, Portugal
50cl Bottle
Special offer was £32.50 Now £28.50
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
2004 White Colheita Port - 50cl Bottle.
This port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2004 harvest until bottling in 2019.
Tasting Notes: The 2004 Palmer white port has a golden amber colour which will deepen with age.
On the nose it is fresh with notes of citrus fruits, honey, and floral hints, these aromas can develop more complexity, including nutty and spicy notes. The palate is light and refreshing, with flavours of citrus, apricot and peaches. It presents a smooth and crisp finish with a lingering freshness.
Serve chilled, around 10-12°C (50-54°F) and use a white wine glass to enhance the aromatic experience. …
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Price: £28.50
Stock: 17 in Stock
Palmer Port, 2004
White Port, Douro, Portugal
75cl Bottle
2004 White Colheita Port - 75cl Bottle.
This port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2004 harvest until bottling in 2023.
Tasting Notes:
The 2004 Palmer white port is pale and golden colour. On the nose this white port exhibits floral and fruity notes, such as apricot and citrus. On the palate it has a perfect balance with fresh acidity and sweetness. It has an amazing rich mellow flavour and an elegant citrus finish that lasts for minutes.
Best served chilled, around 10-12°C (50-54°F) and use either small port glass or white wine glass.
The wine is ready to drink and does not require decanting. …
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Price: £38.50
Stock: 47 in Stock
Ryst Dupeyron Armagnac, 2004
Ryst Dupeyron Reserve Joseph Millesime vintage Armagnac
50cl bottle
Includes original cardboard gift box
The Armagnac Joseph Millésime 2004 is typically distilled once using a continuous column still, which retains more of the original grape flavours. It is then aged in oak barrels, which impart spicy flavours and complexity over time. The term "Millésime" indicates that this is a single-vintage Armagnac, meaning all the grapes used were harvested in 2004.
Tasting Notes
Expect a well-aged Armagnac to offer a combination of dried fruits like prunes, figs, and apricots, spices such as vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, nuts, and possibly floral or woody undertones.
Serving & Food Pairing
Armagnac is traditionally enjoyed neat, allowing you to fully appreciate its complexity. …
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Price: £46.95
Stock: 13 in Stock
Burmester, 2004
Colheita Port, Douro
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***94 Points -Silver, IWC 2022***
***94 Points -Silver, Decanter 2022***
We are delighted to offer a UK exclusive on Burmester Colheita Ports.
The 2004 vintage Burmester Colheita port wine has a complex nose with dark berries, cress, hints of caramel and coffee. On the palate it is full-bodied with great elegance and balance, smooth, with taste characteristics that reflect the nose and a very long lingering finish.
The 2004 Burmester Colheita Port is a classic wine of exceptional quality and elegance. The Port is made from a single harvest (a "Vintage Tawny") and aged in small 550-litre oak barrels in their Vila Nova de Gaia Cellars. It is bottled at least seven years after the harvest. …
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Price: £38.95
Stock: 19 in Stock
J W Hart, 2004
Colheita Port, Douro
This 2004 J W Hart Tawny Colheita is elegant and complex. An amalgamation of rich flavours is marked by the presence of dried fruits, with a burst of freshness in red cherries enhanced by an exuberant note of spice. Perfect for pairing with an exquisite salted caramel tart.
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. Over time, it is natural that a little sediment will form at the bottom of a bottle of colheita Port wine. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 19 in Stock
Messias, 2004
Colheita Port, Douro
The Messias colheita port wine from the good 2004 vintage comes from a unique category of port wines that are made from a single vintage and aged in oak barrels for a minimum of seven years before bottling. Unlike Tawny Ports, which are blends of multiple vintages, Colheita Ports reflect the characteristics of a specific year, much like Vintage Ports, but they are aged longer in wood, leading to a more complex flavour profile.
Tasting notes:
Beautiful straw colour. Young, fruity fresh aromas that evolve over time, giving rise to a bouquet that brings out the aromas of dried fruits, aromas of roasting, wood and spices. …
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Price: £28.95
Stock: 41 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2004
Vintage Port, Douro
The Quinta das Carvalhas 2004 Vintage Port can age beautifully for decades, developing greater complexity and smoother tannins over time.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour with rich and complex aromas of dark berries, plums, black cherries, and hints of floral notes alongside spices and chocolate. Full-bodied with a dense and velvety texture. The flavour profile is dominated by ripe black fruits, with layers of dark chocolate, licorice, and spices. Well-balanced acidity and robust tannins give it a solid structure. It evolves into a long and persistent finish with a rich aftertaste of fruit and spice. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 42 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 2004
Bertani
This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Amarone della Valpolicella, 2004
Bertani
This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbera d'Alba, 2004
Mogavero
Barbera is a wine of prestige, rich colors that refer generally to the ruby purple, just what clothes cardinals; the bouquet is ample and composite, with fruity notes of blackberry, cherry, strawberry and red fruit jam and spicy aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, vanilla, green pepper.
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Price: £29.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo Bussia, 2004
Monti, Barolo, Piedmonte
The 2004 Barolo Bussia is a fine expression of Nebbiolo from one of Barolo's most prestigious vineyards, located in the Bussia cru in the Monforte d'Alba area of Piedmont, Italy. Known for its structured, complex, and age-worthy wines, Bussia's terroir produces Barolos that are both powerful and elegant.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Garnet red with orange reflections, typical of aged Nebbiolo wines.
Nose: Aromas of ripe red cherries, dried roses, and plums dominate, alongside more developed notes of leather, tobacco, truffle, and hints of spice (clove, cinnamon) as the wine evolves in the glass. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Chateau Batailley, 2004
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe, Bordeaux
** 90 Points (Outstanding) Parker **
"A sleeper of the vintage, Batailley’s complex 2004 is redolent with notes of cedar wood, spice box, plums, cassis, tar, and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, supple textured, layered, rich, and long, it marks the renaissance of this fifth-growth Pauillac that is displaying strong signs of moving into the big leagues. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2025" Parker, Wine Advocate 2007.
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 3 in Stock
Chateau Doisy Daene, 2004
Deuxieme Cru Classe,Barsac
Half Bottle
The 2004 Doisy-Daene has a straightforward gooseberry and white flower-scented nose. The palate has an appealing, caressing entry of tangerine, apricot and marmalade.
Château Doisy-Daëne stands as an esteemed wine estate nestled in the Barsac appellation of Bordeaux, France, renowned for crafting exquisite sweet wines. With a history tracing back to the 19th century, this estate, classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, boasts a prime location and a terroir characterized by clay and limestone soils conducive to the development of noble rot. The vineyard spans approximately 18 hectares, predominantly planted with Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 3 in Stock
Château La Dominique, 2004
St Emilion
Château La Dominique 2004 is an elegant, approachable wine from Saint-Émilion that showcases the harmony between fruit and structure, making it an excellent choice for both casual and more formal occasions.
Château La Dominique 2004 is a red wine from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Château La Dominique has a long history and is known for producing elegant, Merlot-dominant wines that express the rich terroir of the region.
The 2004 Château La Dominique is a blend that is typically Merlot-dominant, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau La Lagune, 2004
Haut Medoc, 3rd Growth Classification
An outstanding 2004 bordeaux wine from Chateau La Lagune.
"The 2004 and offerings from La Lagune are the finest back-to-back vintages they have produced in over fifteen years. Kudos to the Frey family, who also purchased the Rhone Valley flagship firm of Paul Jaboulet-Aine in 2005. Their daughter, Caroline Frey, is the oenologist at La Lagune. The sexy, up-front, evolved 2004 La Lagune exhibits a dark ruby/purple hue as well as big nose of cedar, spice box, black cherry jam, licorice, and smoke. Savory, broad, ripe, and low in acidity, it is a total hedonistic and intellectual turn-on.
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 9 in Stock
Chateau Langoa Barton, 2004
Saint-Julien
The outstanding 2004 exhibits a deep ruby/purple colour, sweet black cherries intermixed with subtle herbal notes, roasted meats, juices, and black currants. In the mouth, it is expansive, savory, round. This is a great Langoa. A svelte, elegant nose with that animal/tarry note lending it character. Very fine definition. The palate is medium-bodied, very fresh though a little hard on the mid-palate. Lovely minerally, earthy finish.
Château Langoa Barton is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £64.95
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lascombes, 2004
Margaux 2nd Growth Classification
Reviews for 2004 Chateau Lascombes
A candidate for one of the top wines of the vintage, Lascombes has turned in a brilliant effort with a deep ruby/purple color as well as gorgeous aromas of plums, cassis, black cherries, and flowers. It boasts a terrific texture, medium to full body, an expansive, multi-layered mid-palate and a tremendously pure finish revealing nicely integrated wood, acidity, alcohol, and tannin. This is a beauty of precision and power.
Château Lascombes, located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France, is celebrated for its rich history and commitment to producing exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Leoville Barton, 2004
St Julien 2eme Cru Classe
Château Léoville Barton’s 2004 vintage is a classic representation of Saint-Julien’s refined and structured wines. This vintage was marked by a cooler growing season, resulting in a wine that leans towards elegance and balance rather than sheer power. Now, with over two decades of aging, it has developed a layered complexity, offering a sophisticated drinking experience.
On the nose, the 2004 Léoville Barton presents an array of aromas, including truffle, sweet tobacco, burnt caramel, and cedar, with subtle hints of dark berries still lingering. As the wine opens up, secondary and tertiary characteristics emerge, revealing earthy notes of forest floor, leather, and a touch of graphite. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 2004
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
*** 92 Points Robert Parker ***
Half Bottle 37.5cl
An outstanding 2004 vintage Bordeaux wine from Chateau Lynch-Bages.
Ex-cellar bottle tasted blind at the Lynch Bages vertical. This has a noticeably clear, deep garnet colour. The nose is very clean and correct although it lacks a little complexity and flair: straightforward black fruits, cedar and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate shows a little hardness at first, but softens with aeration and soon adopts a more succulent texture with ripe black cherries, Doris plum and bilberry. Certainly this is a well balanced Pauillac packed full of ripe tannins with a crisp poised finish of black plum, cedar and cassis. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 22 in Stock
Chateau Montrose, 2004
St Estephe 2me Cru Classe
2004 Château Montrose – A Classic Saint-Estèphe with Timeless Elegance
A vintage that embodies the power and refinement of Saint-Estèphe, the 2004 Château Montrose is now beautifully matured, offering a complex and layered drinking experience. From one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates, this wine is a superb choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
A Refined and Balanced Vintage
Crafted from 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, this vintage was carefully aged to showcase its depth and structure. Now at peak maturity, it reveals a harmonious blend of dark fruits, tobacco, cedar, and licorice, with fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 10 in Stock
Chateau Pleytegeat, 2004
Sauternes
Barsac that smells seductively for citrus, dried apricots, honey, bee wax and candied fruit. On the palate, this light sparkling wine has a wonderful creaminess, and it leaves a lasting impression composition, mainly of Sémillon and a small portion of Sauvignon is a suitable companion of chocolate fondant.
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Sociando Mallet, 2004
Medoc Cru Grand Bourgeois
The Sociando-Mallet 2004 is a classic Bordeaux wine from the Haut-Médoc appellation, known for its consistent quality and age-worthy nature. While the 2004 vintage is not considered among the greats in Bordeaux, it produced balanced and elegant wines, particularly for estates like Sociando-Mallet that focus on meticulous vineyard and winemaking practices.
Wine Overview
Sociando-Mallet's wines are often described as overperforming for their Cru Bourgeois classification, offering the quality and complexity of higher-ranked wines. The 2004 vintage is composed of the estate's traditional blend:
Cabernet Sauvignon: Provides structure, tannins, and dark fruit flavors. …
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Price: £44.95
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateauneuf du Pape, 2004
La Crau Vieux Télégraphe, Rhone
Special Offer | Was £99 | Now £69
The 2004 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau", from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is a classic vintage from this esteemed Southern Rhône producer. The 2004 vintage, while not as powerful as some other years, is widely regarded for producing elegant, balanced wines with good aging potential and a focus on purity and finesse.
Vintage Overview
2004 Rhône Vintage: The vintage experienced a warm growing season with occasional rainfall, resulting in wines with moderate ripeness, vibrant acidity, and polished tannins. Southern Rhône wines from 2004 are often praised for their balance and traditional style, with an emphasis on elegance over sheer power. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Chateauneuf du Pape, 2004
Clos des Papes
2004 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
96 points Wine Spectator
Outer quote mark Amazingly refined, with a pure, silky current of raspberry ganache and cassis flavors that glides along supple tannins. Hints of mocha, mineral and garrigue check in on the long, pure finish. Has serious structure for the long haul. All about balance and finesse. Drink now through 2030. *Highly Recommended, #11 Top 100 Wines of 2006* (JM) Inner quote mark (11/2006)
95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Outer quote mark The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape has drunk well for most of its life and has tons of charm. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 6 in Stock