2005 Wine

2005 Wine

Our opinion on the 2005 vintage: an exceptional vintage. The 2005 Bordeaux vintage was exceptional, offering many elegant wines of great quality that can be kept for many years. Thanks to an ideal spring and low rainfall, the grapes ripened slowly and optimally, producing very concentrated and dense berries. The harvest was fantastic across all estates, with exceptional quality crops. The Burgundy harvest benefited from favorable weather conditions, producing thick-skinned berries in excellent health.

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This allowed for quick harvesting, without the need for meticulous selection, and the finesse of the fruit was naturally reflected in exceptional wines.

The Northern and Southern Rhône produced a remarkable 2005 vintage, with fine and sophisticated wines that can be kept for many years. The red wines produced in the Northern Rhône were particularly exceptional, with phenomenal Syrah offering concentrated aromas of rich black fruits and peppery spices, along with velvety and smooth tannins.

Champagne also had great years but perhaps encountered a bit more difficulty than other regions and some wines lacked concentration. However, some wines are still fantastic.

   

Our advice for buying a 2005 wine

The 2005 Bordeaux wines, from both the Left Bank and Right Bank, have achieved a perfect balance between fruit, tannins, alcohol, and acidity. The red wines offer a generous core of ripe and opulent fruits, while the whites, although less popular, were also excellent, particularly with remarkable examples from Pessac-Léognan.

The regions of Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits in Burgundy produced superb wines in the 2005 vintage. The appellations that particularly shone include Fixin, Marsannay, Pommard, and Nuits-St-George. The red wines were characterized by a concentration of red fruits rather than black fruits, while some appellations that tend to produce more austere wines surprised with soft and mellow wines.

Among the vintage wines, those from Cornas and Hermitage in the Rhône Valley were particularly remarkable, offering a balanced structure ideal for long-term aging. The most prestigious estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas also produced excellent wines.

   

What are the best 2005 wines?

The best 2005 Bordeaux wines are: Château Ausone 2005, Château Haut Brion 2005, Château Margaux 2005, Château d'Yquem 2005, Château Latour 2005, and Pétrus 2005.

The best 2005 Burgundy wines are: Domaine de la Romanée Conti 2005 Romanée Conti appellation, Lucien Le Moine Romanée Saint Vivant 2005, Domaine Mugnier Le Musigny 2005, and Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin 2005.

The best 2005 Rhône wines are: Guigal La Mouline 2005, Guigal La Landonne 2005, and Le Clos du Caillou Réserve 2005 which received a score of 100/100.

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Giving a 2005 wine, an excellent gift idea

A 2005 wine is the perfect birthday gift.

Looking for a great 2005 wine? Want to give a 2005 wine or simply taste a 2005 wine? Explore our unique cellar and find your bottle of wine. Giving a great wine from the birth year is an original and memorable gift. Wedding anniversary, year of meeting, retirement gift... So many occasions to give a vintage wine to mark the event.

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