Everybody wants some of the 2005 Bordeaux! It was one of the greatest vintages ever in this region of France according to all the critics. Best of all, many of the smaller Chateau produced very good wines in this exceptional year so you can take advantage of their lower prices. The first growths and many other well known Chateau's wines are in the stratosphere price-wise...if you can afford them, go for it, but if value Bordeaux is on your mind take a look at our extensive selection of wines from the 2005 Bordeaux vintage.
Fabulous aromas of blackberry, licorice and flowers. Wonderful nose. Full-bodied, with racy tannins and a long finish. This is powerful and rich. This is very long and velvety. Gorgeous. The winemaker here thinks it could match the great 1990 and 1989. Almost classic quality. more
The wines of Saint-Julien and those of Château Léoville Poyferré are first distinguished by their considerable aromatic complexity ranging from red fruits, such as cherry, to mushroom for older vintages. Thanks to its terroir, Léoville Poyferré displays a magnificent balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins. The wine develops a sumptuous ... more
The assemblage, or final blend of 2005 Smith Haut Lafitte has produced a wine with deep, complex aromas as well as beautiful definition and focus. This wine is beautifully fresh. The first impression of is red fruit, followed by black fruit, spice (clove and cinnamon) and flowers.
The palate is ... more
Château Pavie has diverse terroirs. Terroir typical of the Saint Emilion limestone plateau composed of clay-limestone soil on an asteriated limestone subsoil. Located at an altitude of approximately 85 metres above the Dordogne River - Terroir called “milieu de côte” (middle of the slope) located approximately 55 metres above the ... more
An elegant light style claret with ripe fruit flavors can be drunk while young. The wide and open landscape of the northern end of the Médoc, Potensac has long stood out as the finest property. It makes the most of a favorable location, but more importantly is owned and directly ... more
Smart consumers should be checking out this estate whose wines have been superb over recent vintages. Under the same ownership as Gloria, it is a classic St.-Julien with sensational concentration and intensity, but more powerful, thick, and muscular than wines such as Ducru Beaucaillou or Beychevelle. The 2005 possesses the ... more
Shows pretty perfumes of blackberry and raspberry, with a hint of new oak. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and delicious fruit on the finish. Shows hints of coffee as well. From the owners of Faugères. Best from 2011 through 2015. more
This serious St.-Emilion’s structure and tannin would suggest it contains some Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc, but it is, in fact, 100% Merlot. Surprisingly austere considering its Merlot content, it possesses copious quantities of sweet currant and cherry fruit interwoven with notions of smoke, licorice, underbrush, and pain grille. Full-bodied, ... more
Significantly better from bottle than it was from barrel, the 2005 Rauzan-Gassies appears to be the finest wine this estate has ever produced. Dense purple-hued with a beautiful perfume of camphor, creme de cassis, licorice, bay leaf, and incense, it is a full-bodied, stunningly concentrated, broad, rich Margaux with lovely ... more
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted. Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time. All pricing and availability subject to change. Artwork does not necessarily represent items for sale.
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