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2005 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations:


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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:

  • Palmer Port 2005 Single Harvest Tawny Port
  • Quevedo 2005 Vintage Port
  • Ryst Dupeyron Armagnac 2005 Joseph Millesime vintage Armagnac
  • Barolo 2005 Cantine Prandi LAST LIBRARY STOCK BESTSELLER

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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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    Palmer Port, 2005

    Colheita Port, Douro
    50cl Bottle
    Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

    A 50cl bottle of 2005 vintage Colheita Port Wine from Palmer Port.
    This 2005 Port Wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 2005 harvest until it was bottled later in 2019.

    Tasting Notes:
    The 2005 Port from Palmer has a light oak colour which can develop in a deeper tawny hue over time. The nose is very elegant and features aromas of dried fruits (such as figs, raisins, and apricots). It is smooth and well-balanced, offering a delightful combination of dried fruits, honey, toffee, and subtle vanilla flavours. Has a long finish, with layers of flavour that leave a lasting impression of dried fruit and spice on the palate.
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    Palmer Port

    20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
    75cl Bottle
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    Special offer | 25% Off | was £32.95 | Now £24.71

    The outstanding Palmer 20 year old Tawny Port
    This wine is aged for 20 years in wooden casks, which gives it a complex and refined profile.

    Tasting Notes
    The Palmer 20 Year tawny has a pronounced aroma intensity that is very rich with nuts and baked cherry. There is further complexity of nutmeg and cream. On the palate the wine is very balanced between acidity and sweetness that gives a luxurious mouthfeel. Lovely richness of fruitcake, fig, baked plum, caramel and toffee. There are also notes of plum, cherry, cooked strawberry. This port has a lovely, rich long finish.

    Serving & Food Pairing:
    Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting.
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    Stock: 66 in Stock

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    Quevedo

    20 Year Old Tawny port, Douro

    Quevedo Tawny 20 Years Old is a delightful brown with amber nuances. On the nose there is an aroma of almonds, caramelized nuts with a slight hint of coconut. In the mouth it is soft and delicate, with a grape touch passes and soft caramel.

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    *** 90 Points - Decanter ***
    This 20 Year Old tawny port from Quevedo has a Brick red centre with a tawny rim. Fresh, youthful fruit-driven style, showing summer fruit. Quite, soft and delicate initially with superb persistence and breadth. Mellifluous length.
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    Price: £34.95
    Stock: 105 in Stock

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    Quinta da Devesa

    20 year old White Port, Douro | In presentation box (50cl)
    ** Silver- 93 Points- Decanter 2024 **
    ** 92 Points (MS) Wine Advocate **

    Quinta da Devesa Port Wines are produced exclusively from lots vinified and aged in the estate.

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    Tasting Notes:
    The 20 Years White Port is a field blend from old vines (50 plus years). It was bottled in January 2015 with 105 grams per liter of residual sugar. Fresh, lovely and delectable, this is perfectly balanced, focused and young. There isn't a lot of complexity early on (noting that this a 20), but it does show some more mature flavors as it airs and warms. Impeccably balanced, this is a beautiful 20 that lingers endlessly and tastes just great.
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    Quinta da Devesa

    20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro,
    In presentation box (75cl)
    ***93 Points-(MS) Wine Advocate***

    This Port Wine is the result of a blend of aged wine from Quinta da Devesa, developed with noble grapes used in the Douro region, aged in wooden casks at the Quinta da Devesa cellars.

    Tasting Notes:
    The Quinta da Devesa Colheita Tawny is orange-brown in colour with a slight verdant edge. Orange peel and smokey caramel notes on the nose. Maple and orange notes, spice on the palate. Full bodied and in perfect balance this is a delightful, yet a powerful and lively wine.

    Serving & Food Pairing:
    Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline.
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    Price: £32.95
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    Ryst Dupeyron Armagnac, 2005

    Reserve Joseph Millesime Vintage Armagnac
    50cl bottle
    Includes original cardboard gift box

    The Armagnac Réserve Joseph 2005, is a well-crafted spirit that has developed rich, deep flavours and complex aromas, which come from both the grape varieties used and the distillation and aging processes.

    Tasting Notes
    This Armagnac Réserve Joseph vintage 2005 with a golden robe will be fruity in the mouth. Its aromas of red fruits will reveal themselves magnificently in a balloon glass heated in the palm of your hand. This is a mellow eau de vie to be enjoyed as a digestive.

    Serving & Food Pairing
    Armagnac is traditionally enjoyed neat, allowing you to fully appreciate its complexity.
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    Price: £46.95
    Stock: 21 in Stock

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    Burmester, 2005

    Colheita Port, Douro
    In Gift Tube
    *** 94 Points- International Wine Challenge ***
    *** 92 Points- Decanter ***
    Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

    The 2005 Burmester Colheita Port is a rich, complex tawny port with a deep amber appearance and golden rim. Its nose is rich and aromatic, with dried fruits, caramel, toffee, and roasted nuts. The palate is smooth and velvety, with a well-balanced sweetness. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering flavours of dried fruit, caramel, and oak.

    Serving & Food Pairing:
    Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline.
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    Price: £39.95
    Stock: 29 in Stock

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    Burmester, 2005

    Vintage Port, Douro
    In Wooden Gift Box
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    From a fine harvest, the 2005 Burmester Vintage Port is considered to have the potential for long aging and development.

    Tasting Notes
    Deep ruby with garnet highlights characteristic of vintage ports that have developed with age. Rich and intense bouquet, with aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, plums, and ripe dark fruits. You might also notice floral hints, like violets, and notes of spices such as cloves or cinnamon. Full-bodied on the palate with structured tannins and flavours of ripe dark fruits combined with dark chocolate, licorice, and a subtle spicy background.
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    Price: £89.95
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    Burmester

    20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
    Presented in Gift Tube
    ***95 Points-GOLD- Decanter 2024***
    *** 93 Points- International Wine Challenge 2024 ***

    The Burmester 20 Year Old Tawny Portis a distinguished and complex wine, reflecting two decades of meticulous aging.

    Tasting Note:
    The Burmester 20 Year Old Tawny Port is a deep amber with mahogany hues, indicating significant aging. Its aroma is rich and complex, with dried fruits, toffee, caramel, honey, roasted nuts, and subtle spice. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety, with hints of dried fruit, butterscotch, brown sugar, molasses, toasted walnuts, almonds, dark chocolate, coffee, and orange peel. The wine's acidity is well-balanced, providing freshness and a lasting impression.
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    Price: £44.95
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    Cantine Prandi, 2005

    Barolo, Piedmont
    LAST LIBRARY STOCK - BESTSELLER

    The 2005 Cantine Prandi Barolo have come from the Prandi cellars where they have laid undisturbed since bottling.

    Cantine Prandi was established in the 1920s when grandfather Farinetti Majorino envisioned selling part of the wine produced for family use to the commercial market. In the 1960's his nephew Giovanni came to lend a hand and was instrumental in shaping the winery and its future development. Up to 2009, Giovanni's son Alessandro looked after the beautiful vineyards situated in the long hills surrounding Piemonte. Alas, in recent years due to Alessandro's passing the winery ceased production.
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    Price: £69.00
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    Kopke, 2005

    Vintage Port
    Presented in original Kopke 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: £59.95
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    Kopke

    20 Year Old White Port, Douro
    Half bottle
    Presented In Original Kopke Box
    ***Gold Medal IWC 2022***

    Tasting Notes Cool, light-amber colour, this unique white “tawny” port derives from the traditional white grapes of the Porto e Douro region. Starting with aromas of a Pear Clafoutis and burnt sugar, this elegant port delivers luscious flavours of Japanese pear-apple, with accents of hazelnut, nutmeg and orange zest. The lingering grapefruit finish provides the perfect balance for the sweetness. 18 pts Revista de Vinhos.

    *Bottled in 2019

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    Malvasia Fina, Sercial, Códega, Gouveio.
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    Price: £34.95
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    Messias, 2005

    Colheita Port, Douro
    90 Points -Wine Enthusiast

    The 2005 Messias Colheita port is well-regarded for its balanced sweetness and complex profile, making it a great choice for those who enjoy tawny and colheita style ports.

    Tasting notes:
    Tawny colour with red hues. Aromas of dried forest fruits, with a strong note of prunes and spice. On the palate, the berry flavours persist with integrated tannins and hints of vanilla. Smooth and balanced by refreshing acidity. Despite its age, it retains much of its original ripe fruitiness, which is enhanced by sultana and wood spice flavours from the cask ageing. The aftertaste is persistent, smooth, and fine.
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    Price: £32.95
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    Messias, 2005

    20 Year Old White Port
    50cl in own gift tube

    This white port dazzles with its light amber hue, catching the eye with a hint of golden allure. On the nose, it’s like uncovering a treasure chest of aromas—lively apricot mingles with the rich, nutty charm of hazelnut, creating a fragrant bouquet that's both inviting and intriguing. You'll be greeted by a burst of freshness on the palate, complemented by a delightful sweetness. The finish is a smooth and lingering, leaving you with a sense of indulgence that’s both elegant and satisfying..

    Serving & Food Pairing:
    White Ports are ready to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed chilled at 12-13ºC on its own as an aperitif, or paired with rich starters such as mushroom risotto.
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    Price: £42.95
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    Messias

    20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
    ** 95 Points Decanter **

    In the timeless embrace of Portugal's sun-kissed valleys, where the Douro River carves its ancient path, there is a liquid treasure aged with decades of wisdom. The Messias 20-Year-Old Tawny Port, a work of patience and artistry, reveals golden secrets with each pour, like a sunset distilled into a glass.

    Tasting Notes:
    Deep amber colour and golden-brown hue, indicating its long aging process and oak barrels' oxidative effects. The nose is rich and layered, with dried fruits, caramel, toffee, vanilla, and spice. On the palate, it is smooth, velvety, and well-balanced. It showcases flavours of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and a hint of chocolate, with a complex interplay of sweetness and acidity.
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    Quinta Das Carvalhas

    20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro
    In own gift tube
    *** 94 Points James Suckling ***

    This outstanding 20-Year- Old Tawny Port by Quinta Das Carvalhas is aged for an average of twenty years in oak barrels, which gives it a complex flavour profile. It makes for a meaningful gift for special occasions, such as anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or corporate celebrations.

    Tasting Notes
    A complex and nuanced flavour profile, where layers of dried fruits, nuts, and spices are beautifully balanced by notes of caramel and subtle oak. The 20-year aging also gives the wine its deep amber hue, characteristic of a finely matured tawny port. On the palate, Quinta das Carvalhas 20 Year Old Tawny is velvety and rich, with a smooth, lingering finish that speaks to its quality and the expertise behind its production.
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    Price: £35.95
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    Quinta Das Carvalhas, 2005

    Vintage Port, Douro

    The 2005 Quinta das Carvalhas Vintage Port is a classic example of a robust and age-worthy port wine from one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the Douro Valley.

    Tasting Notes
    The wine exhibits a deep, almost opaque ruby colour, typical of younger vintage ports. On the nose, it presents an intense bouquet of dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, with additional layers of spice, chocolate, and subtle floral notes. The palate is rich, full-bodied, with concentrated flavours of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, licorice, and earthiness. It has firm tannins and well-balanced acidity, making it suitable for long-term aging.
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    Price: £52.95
    Stock: 10 in Stock

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    Barros Port, 2005

    Vintage Port, Douro
    Includes Barros gift box

    The Barros 2005 vintage port has a very solid, vivid crimson colour and a nose that is rather spirity at first, with a fresh, almost herbal edge to bright raspberry and vinous fruit, in a style that immediately suggests this is a lighter, more fresh style of Port. On the palate there is plenty of sweetness, with cassis and ripe, sweet liquidised cherry, but also a touch of raisin and date-like fruit. A certain silky, vanilla and thick plum underpinning emerges into the finish, but so does some quite grippy tannin and again a slightly spiritous edge in a wine that perhaps will become a little more harmonious with time in bottle.
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    Price: £59.95
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    Carruades de Chateau Lafite, 2005

    Pauillac, Bordeaux

    The 2005 Carraudes de Lafite, the second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, is a superb example of the quality that marked this highly regarded vintage in Bordeaux. With its excellent structure and elegant complexity, Carraudes de Lafite showcases the exceptional terroir of Pauillac at a slightly more accessible level than its illustrious sibling.

    On the nose, this wine opens with aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, intertwined with subtle hints of cedar, tobacco, and graphite. These notes are complemented by an earthy, mineral edge that reflects the Pauillac soil. The palate is refined and medium to full-bodied,
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    Price: £295.00
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    Chateau Belair, 2005

    St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

    The 2005 Château BelAir is a wine that exemplifies the superb quality of the 2005 vintage in Bordeaux, a year celebrated for near-perfect growing conditions that resulted in wines with excellent ripeness, structure, and aging potential. Located in the Lussac-Saint-Émilion appellation, Château Bel-Air benefits from the terroir and climate of this area, known for producing Merlot-dominant blends with accessible, rich fruit and soft tannins.

    On the nose, this 2005 Château BelAir opens with inviting aromas of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, layered with hints of mocha, tobacco, and subtle spices.
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    Chateau Beychevelle, 2005

    St Julien 4me cru classe

    *** 90 Points (Outstanding) Robert parker ***

    Reviews
    "The quintessentially elegant yet powerful 2005 may be the finest Beychevelle made since 1982. Its opaque ruby/purple color and sweet nose of camphor, blueberries, black currants, flowers, and crushed rocks precede a lovely, sweet, rich wine with zesty acidity delineating its medium to full-bodied personality, laser-like precision, and impressive purity and length. While this estate often does not live up to its pedigree, the 2005 is the real deal. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2025+." Parker Wine Advocate 2007
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    Price: £169.00
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    Chateau d'Armailhac, 2005

    New

    Pauillac, 5th Growth classification, Bordeaux
    *** 92 Points- Wine Cellar Insider ***

    The 2005 has rich, dark dried fruits and floral hints on the nose. The wine has a delicious palate of surprising depth and intensity. Fresh acidity and excellent concentration of wild berry fruits contributes to the energy of this wine, while the Pauillac earthiness just adds another element to the wine's exuberant character.

    Château d'Armailhac located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, boasts a rich history dating back to the 18th century. As part of the prestigious Mouton Rothschild family of wines, the estate spans approximately 70 hectares of vineyards planted with classic Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
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    Price: £99.00
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    Chateau Guiraud, 2005

    1er Cru Sauternes
    Sweet White Wine
    Special Offer | Was £89.95 | Now £59.95

    The 2005 Guiraud is very tight on the nose, taking time to unfurl, with notes of apricot, peach, a touch of honeysuckle and quince. Good definition. The palate is impressive. tightly coiled, honeyed fruit, very fine acidity, linear at first then fanning out across the finish with notes of dried apricot, nectarine, a touch of almond and a faint hint of spice. With good length and unctuous on the finish, this Guiraud is impossible to ignore. Drink from now to 2030+

    Château Guiraud is a renowned wine estate located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as a leading producer of prestigious sweet wines.
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    Chateau Haut Batailley, 2005

    New

    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: 9 in Stock

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    Chateau Haut Brion, 2005

    Pessac, Graves 1st Growth classification


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    Price: £895.00
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