Wine 1955

1955 Vintage

The 1955 vintage in France, a legendary vintage, shines in Bordeaux and Burgundy. In Bordeaux, ideal conditions (hot summer, dry autumn) produced red wines from Médoc, Graves, and Saint-Émilion, renowned for their elegance, balanced tannins, and aromas of black fruits, spices, and leather, ideal for long-term aging. In Burgundy, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines offer finesse, with fruity reds (red fruits, undergrowth) and mineral whites (Chablis, Meursault). The Rhône Valley, with Châteauneuf-du-Pape, offers concentrated wines. This 1955 vintage, rare and prized, is a reference for enthusiasts and collectors.

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€260.00 - €1,100.00

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87 - 100

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Bettane & Desseauve rating

16 - 16

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Monsieur Coppin Corton Clos du Roy 1955
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1 in stock
115529
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
-4,5cm
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Burgundy | Corton

Monsieur Coppin Corton Clos du Roy 1955

€288.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€240.00 ex-VAT
Bouchard P&F Beaune 1er cru Grèves Vignes de l'Enfant Jésus 1955 Magnum -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
116449
Red
150cl
Slightly Damaged
-5,5cm
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Burgundy | Beaune Grèves 1er cru

Bouchard P&F Beaune 1er cru Grèves Vignes de l'Enfant Jésus 1955 Magnum -10% DISCOUNT !

€1,080.00 inc-VAT per bottle €1,200.00 inc-VAT -10%
€900.00 ex-VAT
Soutard 1955
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1 in stock
118311
Red
75cl
Damaged
Very High Shoulder
88/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Soutard 1955

€480.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€400.00 ex-VAT
Pasquier Desvignes Pommard 1er cru Les Epenots 1955 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
118313
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
-4,5 cm
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Pasquier Desvignes Pommard 1er cru Les Epenots 1955 -10% DISCOUNT !

€345.60 inc-VAT per bottle €384.00 inc-VAT -10%
€288.00 ex-VAT
Fonvieille 1955
1 in stock
127322
White
75cl
Damaged
Top Shoulder
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Bordeaux | Monbazillac

Fonvieille 1955

€288.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€240.00 ex-VAT
Fonvieille 1955
1 in stock
127323
White
75cl
Damaged
High shoulder
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Bordeaux | Monbazillac

Fonvieille 1955

€272.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€226.67 ex-VAT

Bordeaux wines 1955

The 1955 vintage in Bordeaux is a historic gem, considered one of the greatest of the 20th century for its red wines and, to a notable extent, for the sweet wines of Sauternes. The exceptional climatic conditions of 1955, marked by a mild spring, a hot summer and a dry autumn, allowed for optimal ripeness of the cabernet sauvignon and merlot grape varieties across the appellations of the Médoc, Graves and Saint-Émilion. The red wines of this year stand out for their perfect balance, with silky tannins, a robust structure and complex aromas of dark fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), leather, tobacco and spices, offering remarkable ageing potential. Prestigious crus such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Cheval Blanc embody the excellence of this vintage, remaining highly sought after by collectors and achieving record prices at auction. In Sauternes, the 1955 vintage also shone thanks to ideal development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), favoured by morning mists followed by sunny days. The Sauternes wines, notably those from Château d'Yquem, display exceptional aromatic richness, with notes of honey, candied apricot, orange zest and caramel, supported by a lively acidity that guarantees their longevity. These sweet wines, elegant and opulent, are now prized rarities, symbolising the pinnacle of Bordeaux winemaking. This 1955 vintage, for both the reds and the Sauternes, remains an essential reference for lovers of great Bordeaux wines.

Burgundy wines 1955

The 1955 vintage in Burgundy is an exceptional cru, frequently cited among the finest of the 20th century for its red and white wines, produced from pinot noir and chardonnay grape varieties. The ideal climatic conditions of 1955, with a sunny summer and a dry autumn, allowed for optimal ripeness of the grapes, yielding wines of remarkable finesse and balance. The reds from the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, such as those from Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée or Pommard, stand out for their complex aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry), forest floor, truffle and spices, supported by silky tannins and an elegant structure. The whites, particularly from Chablis, Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet, shine with their minerality, notes of white fruits, honey and hazelnut, with a lively acidity and exceptional ageing potential. Prestigious estates such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Leflaive produced legendary bottles, now extremely rare and highly prized at auction by collectors. This 1955 vintage embodies the excellence of the Burgundian terroir, combining power, elegance and longevity.

Rhône Valley wines 1955

The 1955 vintage in the Rhône Valley is a remarkable cru, though less celebrated than those of Bordeaux or Burgundy, offering red and white wines of exceptional quality. The climatic conditions of 1955, with a hot summer and a dry autumn, favoured outstanding ripeness in the syrah, grenache and mourvèdre grape varieties, producing powerful and well-balanced wines. In the Southern Rhône, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines stand out for their rich aromas of dark fruits (plum, blackcurrant), spices, garrigue and leather, with robust tannins and impressive longevity. In the Northern Rhône, the Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie wines, produced primarily from syrah, offer rare elegance, with notes of pepper, violet and ripe red fruits, supported by a complex structure. The whites, such as those from Condrieu or Hermitage, reveal aromas of white flowers, peach and honey. Iconic producers such as Château Rayas and Paul Jaboulet Aîné produced memorable bottles, now extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors at auction. This 1955 vintage illustrates the excellence of the Rhône terroir, combining intensity and finesse.

Other regions of the 1955 vintage

The 1955 vintage in the other wine-growing regions of France, outside Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, also produced wines of great quality, though less well documented. In Champagne, the favourable climatic conditions, with a hot summer and a dry autumn, yielded well-balanced champagnes with delicate aromas of white fruits, brioche and hazelnut, with a fine acidity, such as those from prestigious houses like Krug or Dom Pérignon. In the Loire Valley, the white wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé (sauvignon blanc) stand out for their freshness, minerality and citrus notes, while the Vouvray wines (chenin blanc) offer sweet or dry profiles, rich in ripe fruits and honey. In Alsace, the rieslings and gewurztraminers of 1955, notably from estates such as Trimbach or Hugel, reveal an aromatic intensity (flowers, exotic fruits) and an elegant structure, ideal for ageing. In the Languedoc and the South-West, the red wines, often based on grenache or carignan, display robust and fruity profiles. Although less celebrated, these regional wines of 1955, now exceptionally rare, are prized by collectors for their authenticity and their faithful reflection of French terroirs.

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