Wine 2005 Bordeaux

The 2005 Bordeaux vintage stands as a pinnacle of viticultural excellence, widely regarded as one of the most exceptional in the past 50 years. This legendary year produced wines of remarkable balance, depth and longevity that have captivated wine lovers and collectors alike. From the rich reds of the Left and Right Banks to the opulent sweet wines of Sauternes, the 2005 Bordeaux vintage offers an extraordinary choice for every palate. Perfect growing conditions yielded concentrated and elegant wines that continue to evolve magnificently, making them a premier choice for those looking to purchase 2005 Bordeaux wines today. Whether you are a seasoned collector or an occasional buyer, this vintage promises both immediate pleasure and significant ageing potential, cementing its status as a modern benchmark of Bordeaux wine brilliance.

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Terrey Gros Cailloux 2005
Last one !
0 in stock
77646
Red
75cl
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Terrey Gros Cailloux 2005

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Fieuzal 2005 blanc
10 in stock
113723
White
75cl
92/100
90/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Fieuzal 2005 blanc

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Carruades de Lafite 2005
5 in stock
114528
Red
75cl
89/100
89/100
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Carruades de Lafite 2005

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€250.00 ex-VAT
Carruades de Lafite 2005
6 in stock
114621
Red
75cl
89/100
89/100
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Carruades de Lafite 2005

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€250.00 ex-VAT
Sigalas Rabaud 2005
2 in stock
114858
White
75cl
88/100
90/100
18/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Sauternes

Sigalas Rabaud 2005

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Sigalas Rabaud 2005
0 in stock
118389
White
75cl
88/100
90/100
18/20
17/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Sauternes

Sigalas Rabaud 2005

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Pichon Longueville Baron 2005 OWC
12 in stock
119459
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
93/100
94/100
18.5/20
18.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pichon Longueville Baron 2005 OWC

€204.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€170.00 ex-VAT
Chante Alouette Cormeil 2005
1 in stock
120046
Red
75cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Chante Alouette Cormeil 2005

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Carmes Haut Brion 2005 OWC
12 in stock
122144
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
93/100
90/100
17.5/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Carmes Haut Brion 2005 OWC

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Clos Saint Martin 2005 OWC
12 in stock
122145
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
97+/100
91/100
16.5/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Clos Saint Martin 2005 OWC

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Yon Figeac 2005 OWC
6 in stock
122886
Red
75cl
Caisse bois d'origine - Vendu par 6
91/100
87/100
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Yon Figeac 2005 OWC

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Maucaillou 2005
15 in stock
123533
Red
75cl
88/100
90/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Maucaillou 2005

€34.80 inc-VAT per bottle
€29.00 ex-VAT
Clos du Marquis 2005
4 in stock
125077
Red
75cl
91/100
93/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Clos du Marquis 2005

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Canon la Gaffelière 2005
2 in stock
125118
Red
75cl
94/100
95/100
18.5/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Canon la Gaffelière 2005

€138.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€115.00 ex-VAT
Malartic Lagravière 2005
1 in stock
128152
Red
75cl
95/100
90/100
18/20
18.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Malartic Lagravière 2005

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Batailley 2005
28 in stock
129403
Red
75cl
93/100
90/100
17/20
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Batailley 2005

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Domaine de l'Eglise 2005
39 in stock
129420
Red
75cl
90/100
91/100
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

domaine de l'Eglise 2005

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Lynch Bages 2005
12 in stock
129456
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
92/100
93/100
18/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lynch Bages 2005

€198.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€165.00 ex-VAT
Ausone 2005
6 in stock
130132
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 6
100/100
100/100
20/100
20/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Ausone 2005

€1,320.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€1,100.00 ex-VAT
Mouton Rothschild 2005
0 in stock
130173
Red
75cl
98/100
95/100
19.5/20
19.5/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Mouton Rothschild 2005

€732.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€610.00 ex-VAT
Climens 2005
5 in stock
130329
White
75cl
94/100
95/100
19/20
19.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Sauternes

Climens 2005

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Cheval Blanc 2005
1 in stock
130776
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Damaged back label
100/100
97/100
19/20
19/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Cheval Blanc 2005

€828.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€690.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 2005
12 in stock
130824
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
100/100
100/100
18/20
19/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 2005

€768.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€640.00 ex-VAT
Mouton Rothschild 2005
1 in stock
130838
Red
75cl
98/100
95/100
19.5/20
19.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Mouton Rothschild 2005

€732.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€610.00 ex-VAT
Haut Bergeron 2005
1 in stock
131204
White
75cl
90/100
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Sauternes

Haut Bergeron 2005

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Raymond Lafon 2005
5 in stock
131292
White
75cl
91-94/100
18/20
17.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Sauternes

Raymond Lafon 2005

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 2005
2 in stock
131388
Red
75cl
99/100
96/100
17.5/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 2005

€204.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€170.00 ex-VAT
Bahans Haut Brion 2005
0 in stock
131507
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
93/100
92/100
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Bahans Haut Brion 2005

€120.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€100.00 ex-VAT
Fombrauge 2005
1 in stock
131540
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
91/100
17/20
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Fombrauge 2005

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Fombrauge 2005
1 in stock
131541
Red
75cl
91/100
17/20
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Fombrauge 2005

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Meyney 2005
1 in stock
131594
Red
75cl
86/100
90/100
16.5/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Meyney 2005

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2005
New
1 in stock
131875
Red
75cl
89/100
91/100
17/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2005

€57.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€48.00 ex-VAT
Soutard 2005
New
1 in stock
132916
Red
75cl
86/100
88/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Soutard 2005

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Alter Ego 2005
New
0 in stock
132926
Red
75cl
89/100
92/100
17/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Margaux

Alter Ego 2005

€138.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€115.00 ex-VAT
Duhart Milon 2005
New
2 in stock
132942
Red
75cl
93/100
93/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Duhart Milon 2005

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Lagrange 2005
New
0 in stock
132950
Red
75cl
93/100
17.5/20
17.5/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Lagrange 2005

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Petite Eglise 2005
New
2 in stock
132957
Red
75cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Petite Eglise 2005

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Sociando Mallet 2005
New
1 in stock
132967
Red
75cl
93+/100
88/100
18/20
17.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Sociando Mallet 2005

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Cos Labory 2005
New
2 in stock
133123
Red
75cl
89+/100
87/100
16/20
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Cos Labory 2005

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Giscours 2005
New
1 in stock
133146
Red
75cl
92/100
93/100
17.5/20
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Giscours 2005

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Haut Bailly 2005
New
2 in stock
133162
Red
75cl
95/100
95/100
18/20
18.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Bailly 2005

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Léoville Poyferré 2005
New
3 in stock
133187
Red
75cl
93/100
92/100
18/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Poyferré 2005

€138.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€115.00 ex-VAT
Phélan Ségur 2005
New
2 in stock
133224
Red
75cl
88/100
89/100
16.5/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Phélan Ségur 2005

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
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Weather Conditions of the 2005 Vintage

The 2005 Bordeaux vintage owes its greatness to an almost perfect growing season that unfolded like a winemaker's dream. A mild, dry winter set the stage, followed by a warm spring that triggered early, healthy budbreak. April brought cool, wet weather, slightly slowing vine growth, but May's warmth and dryness encouraged rapid flowering in late spring. June and July offered abundant sunshine, with warm but rarely extreme temperatures, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. Unlike the intense heat of 2003, 2005 saw high temperatures in July and August, with only two days exceeding 35°C, thereby avoiding excessive stress on the vines. Crucially, timely rainfall in August and September eased drought concerns, nourishing the vines just when they needed it most. Harvesting began on September 7 under sunny skies, with cool nights preserving acidity and aromas. This harmonious combination of warmth, dryness, and timely moisture created small, dense grapes bursting with flavor, distinguishing the 2005 Bordeaux vintage as an exceptional year for quality and consistency.

Left Bank

Bordeaux's Left Bank, encompassing appellations such as Pauillac, Margaux, St. Julien, and Pessac-Léognan, shone brightly in the 2005 vintage, producing red wines of profound depth and elegance. These wines are characterized by firm yet silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a rich core of generous fruit, making them prime candidates for extended aging. Pauillac emerged as a star, delivering impressive Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines that combine power and finesse. Château Latour, rated 98+ by Robert Parker, exemplifies this strength with its dense, structured profile, while Château Margaux (98+) offers classic-style elegance that promises decades of development. St. Julien wines, such as Léoville Las Cases (98), lean toward sophistication, with restrained yet concentrated fruit, ideal for aging. In Pessac-Léognan, Château Haut-Brion earned a perfect 100, demonstrating remarkable complexity and balance. The region's dry white wines, such as Smith Haut Lafitte (98), also impress with their vibrant clarity and refined minerality. For those looking to buy 2005 Left Bank Bordeaux, these wines offer an irresistible combination of immediate appeal and future potential.

Right Bank

On the Right Bank, Pomerol and St. Émilion produced some of the most opulent and powerful wines of the 2005 Bordeaux vintage, cementing its legendary status. These Merlot-dominant wines boast luxurious, velvety textures, ripe tannins, and aromatic complexity that captivates from the first sip. St. Émilion stands out as a contender for the title of the vintage's finest appellation, led by Château Ausone (100) and Château Cheval White (100). These wines combine bold tannins with sublime fruit, offering both early drinking pleasure and exceptional aging potential. Pomerol's Château Pétrus (97+) and Lafleur (100) illustrate the region's ability to produce concentrated, fleshy wines with a harmonious balance of power and freshness. Troplong Mondot (100) and L'Eglise Clinet (99) further underscore the Right Bank's consistency, with their generous, full-bodied profiles. While some St. Émilion wines pushed extraction to the limit, time has softened their edges, revealing their true brilliance. For buyers exploring 2005 Bordeaux, the Right Bank offers a treasure trove of hedonistic delights ready to enrich any collection.

Sauternes: Sweet Wines from the 2005 Vintage

The sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac from the 2005 Bordeaux vintage are simply spectacular, benefiting from ideal conditions for noble rot. A late harvest in October, marked by cool nights and morning fog, encouraged the development of botrytis, yielding wines of incredible richness and complexity. These golden elixirs display intense honeyed fruit, vibrant acidity, and a luxurious mouthfeel that rivals the acclaimed 2001 vintage. Château d'Yquem (98+) leads the pack with its opulent, balanced profile, while Rieussec (97) offers classic richness that delights the senses. Suduiraut and La Tour White also shine, delivering clean, concentrated wines with pure botrytis character. Rated 96R by The Wine Advocate Vintage Guide, these Sauternes wines are considered extraordinary and ready to drink, although their aging potential makes them a wise investment. For those looking to buy sweet 2005 Bordeaux wines, these bottles promise both immediate gratification and long-term rewards, making them essential for any wine enthusiast.

Critics' Review

The 2005 Bordeaux vintage received widespread acclaim from critics, with Robert Parker's scores reflecting its unmatched quality. Among the standout reds, Château Angélus, Ausone, Bellevue Mondotte, Cheval White, Haut-Brion, Lafleur, Larcis Ducasse, Péby Faugères, Pavie, and Troplong Mondot all received perfect 100-point scores, demonstrating the vintage's depth and consistency. Other notable wines include La Mission Haut-Brion (100), Cos d'Estournel (98), and Mouton Rothschild (98), each praised for its power and elegance. The Wine Advocate Vintage Guide further highlights this excellence, rating St. Émilion at 99T (extraordinary, still young), Margaux at 98T, and Graves/Pessac-Léognan at 96T. Pomerol and St. Julien/Pauillac/St. Estèphe received 95T, signaling exceptional quality with tannins still evolving. For sweet wines, Barsac/Sauternes received 96R, highlighting their maturity and richness. These vintage ratings confirm 2005 Bordeaux as a collector's dream, with top scores across all regions enhancing its appeal to buyers seeking premium bottles.

Why Buy 2005 Bordeaux Wines?

Investing in the 2005 Bordeaux vintage is a decision based on both pleasure and potential. These wines embody a rare trio: immediate drinkability, long-term aging capacity, and consistent quality from one appellation to another, making them a cornerstone of any fine wine portfolio. Reds from both banks offer profound depth and structure, inviting comparisons with iconic vintages such as 1982 and 1961, while the whites and sweet wines provide diversity and elegance. For collectors, the aging potential suggests significant appreciation in value over time, while enthusiasts can enjoy many bottles now, from accessible Petits Châteaux to majestic Classified Growths. Whether you wish to enrich your cellar or give a memorable bottle, buying a 2005 Bordeaux offers the opportunity to own a piece of winemaking history. Explore our selection today and secure your share of this legendary vintage before it becomes even harder to find.

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