1995 Wine

1995 Wine

The 1995 vintage is among the great years of French wine. After an early spring and hot summer, the grapes reached ideal maturity. The 1995 Bordeaux wines are distinguished by power, balance and good aging, with emblematic appellations like Margaux, Pauillac, Pomerol, Saint-Émilion. The 1995 red wines in Burgundy, notably on the Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée or Chambolle-Musigny shine with their depth and elegance. From the Rhône Valley side, the 1995 wines produce splendid Côte-Rôtie and Gigondas, while Champagne and Loire deliver fresh and refined whites. This 1995 vintage remains an exceptional example of wines combining aromatic richness and perfect balance.

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How to store a 1995 wine?

To preserve all the qualities of your 1995 wine, proper storage is crucial. Keep your bottle at a cool and constant temperature.

Make sure it is protected from light and vibrations. These optimal conditions will ensure that your wine maintains its aromas and balance until tasting.

What are the best wines from 1995?

The 1995 vintage is generally considered a very good vintage, particularly for certain regions and types of wines, offering structured, powerful wines with good aging potential.

Here is a selection of the best wines from 1995:

In the Bordeaux region, we find: Château Haut Brion 1995, Pétrus 1995, Château Latour 1995, Château Lafite Rothschild 1995 and Château Clinet 1995.

The best Burgundy wines from 1995 are: Domaine de la Romanée Conti 1995 La Tâche appellation, Verget Chablis Valmur 1995, Coche-Dury Meursault Les Perrières 1995 and Claude Dugat Griotte-Chambertin 1995.

The best Rhône wines from 1995 are: Chapoutier Le Pavillon 1995, Guigal La Turque 1995, Chapoutier De l'Orée Blanc 1995 and Château De Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin 1995.

Is the 1995 vintage a good vintage?

The 1995 vintage is considered one of the great classics. After a hot and dry summer, the grapes reached perfect maturity, producing powerful, balanced wines built for aging. The 1995 Bordeaux wines are rich and structured, the 1995 red Burgundy wines stand out for their deep and elegant character, the 1995 Rhône offers sunny yet balanced wines, and the 1995 Champagnes combine maturity and freshness. This 1995 vintage remains a must for all lovers of wines for cellaring.

Are wines from 1995 still good to drink?

Yes, most wines from 1995 are now at perfect maturity. The great Bordeaux 1995 and Burgundy 1995 are still evolving magnificently, while many Champagnes 1995 and Rhône 1995 show an ideal balance between complexity and freshness. Proper storage is essential: at SoDivin, we guarantee optimal preservation.

1995 wine: an exceptional vintage for aging wine enthusiasts

The 1995 wine is universally recognized as an exceptional vintage for many French wine regions, particularly for red wines. The weather conditions were almost ideal: a dry and hot spring favoring rapid and homogeneous flowering, followed by a sunny but not excessive summer, allowing slow and regular ripening of the grapes. The 1995 harvest produced perfectly ripe grapes, giving birth to 1995 wines that are balanced, powerful and promising exceptional aging potential.

French Regions and the 1995 vintage

Bordeaux wines from 1995

In the Bordeaux region, the hot and sunny climate of the 1995 vintage allowed homogeneous ripening of cabernets and merlots. We find structured 1995 wines with fine tannins and solid structure, capable of evolving for several decades. Today, the 1995 Bordeaux wines reveal a complex bouquet mixing black fruits, cedar and spicy notes while maintaining beautiful freshness. Enthusiasts particularly seek appellations like Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Pessac-Léognan.
Among the most iconic châteaux, we can mention Château Lafite Rothschild 1995, Château Latour 1995, Château Margaux 1995, Château Cheval Blanc 1995, ChâteauHaut-Brion 1995, Château Mouton Rothschild 1995, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1995, Château Angélus 1995 and Château Léoville Las Cases 1995.

Burgundy wines from 1995

In Burgundy, the 1995 vintage was also a very beautiful year, especially for Pinot Noir. The 1995 wines are deep, with beautiful aromatic intensity, silky tannins and balanced acidity. The 1995 red wines, emblematic vintage of the Côte de Nuits, impress with their aromatic intensity and elegant structure. The tannins have softened over time, revealing today silky and complex 1995 wines.
The appellations Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Corton and Romanée-Saint-Vivant perfectly illustrate this great 1995 vintage.
Among the major references of 1995 Burgundy wines, we find the refinement of a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1995, the precision of Domaine Leroy 1995 and the thoroughbred power of Domaine Armand Rousseau 1995. The elegance of the crus from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé 1995 or Domaine Georges Roumier 1995 seduces enthusiasts. For deep expressions of the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Méo-Camuzet 1995 and Domaine Jean Grivot 1995 are references. Further south, the great whites from Domaine Bonneau du Martray 1995 or the chiseled wines from Domaine Joseph Drouhin 1995 stand out.

Rhône Valley wines from 1995

In the Rhône Valley, the hot and dry summer produced solar but balanced 1995 wines, with beautiful fruit concentration and dense tannins. The red wines from the north, like the 1995 Côte-Rôtie, offer power and complexity, while the 1995 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the south combine richness and freshness. For lovers of 1995 Rhône Valley wines, safe bets include Guigal La Mouline 1995, La Turque 1995, La Landonne 1995, Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 1995, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel 1995, Hermitage Jean-Louis Chave 1995, Cornas Clape 1995 and Château Rayas 1995.

Champagnes from 1995

In Champagne, the 1995 vintage is recognized as a high-quality wine, thanks to a hot summer followed by cool nights that preserved acidity. The 1995 champagnes today offer a rare balance between maturity and freshness, with fine effervescence and brioche aromas.
Among the most sought-after cuvées for lovers of 1995 Champagnes, we find Krug Vintage 1995, Dom Pérignon 1995, Louis Roederer Cristal 1995, Bollinger R.D. 1995,Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 1995. This 1995 vintage remains a must-have for collectors and lovers of aging champagnes.

Buy your 1995 wine from SoDivin

Ordering a 1995 wine from SoDivin means choosing an excellent service dedicated to lovers of great wines. This exceptional vintage offers immediate pleasure while maintaining remarkable aging potential. Explore our collection now and find the great 1995 wine that will enhance your cellar and your most beautiful tasting moments.

Enjoy same-day shipping for any order placed before 2 PM, with next-day delivery. Each bottle receives special care, and our packaging ensures optimal protection during transport.

SoDivin also offers you the possibility to add personalized messages as well as wooden gift boxes, ideal for giving on the occasion of a birthday or other event. In addition, you have the choice of delivery date for reception adapted to your needs. Our wines are stored in optimal conditions and you can view high definition photos online of each bottle before your purchase, for complete transparency.

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