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 !
1 in stock
77646
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Terrey Gros Cailloux 2005

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Carruades de Lafite 2005
Last one !
1 in stock
106439
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
89/100
89/100
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Carruades de Lafite 2005

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€250.00 ex-VAT
Jean Faure 2005
Last one !
1 in stock
111440
Red
75cl
16.5/20
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Jean Faure 2005

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Fieuzal 2005 blanc
16 in stock
113723
White
75cl
92/100
90/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Fieuzal 2005 blanc

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Carruades de Lafite 2005
6 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
3 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
2 in stock
118389
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
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
2 in stock
120046
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Chante Alouette Cormeil 2005

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
La Louvière 2005
3 in stock
120053
Red
75cl
Top Shoulder
90/100
90/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

La Louvière 2005

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Filhot 2005 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
121253
White
75cl
Damaged
86/100
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Sauternes

Filhot 2005 -10% DISCOUNT !

€37.80 inc-VAT per bottle €42.00 inc-VAT -10%
€31.50 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
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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
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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
25 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
5 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
Léoville Poyferré 2005
1 in stock
125089
Red
75cl
Top Shoulder
93/100
92/100
18/20
18/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Poyferré 2005

€138.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€115.00 ex-VAT
Canon la Gaffelière 2005
2 in stock
125118
Red
75cl
94/100
95/100
18.5/20
18/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Canon la Gaffelière 2005

€138.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€115.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 2005
1 in stock
127456
Red
75cl
100/100
100/100
18/20
19/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 2005

€864.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€720.00 ex-VAT
Pétrus 2005 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
0 in stock
127461
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
97+/100
100/100
19.5/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Pétrus 2005 - PROMO -5% !

€4,104.00 inc-VAT per bottle €4,320.00 inc-VAT -5%
€3,420.00 ex-VAT
Pichon Longueville Baron 2005
1 in stock
128090
Red
75cl
93/100
94/100
18.5/20
18.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pichon Longueville Baron 2005

€162.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€135.00 ex-VAT
Figeac 2005
4 in stock
128143
Red
75cl
90/100
95/100
19/20
17.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Figeac 2005

€294.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€245.00 ex-VAT
Léoville Barton 2005
4 in stock
128150
Red
75cl
92/100
96/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Barton 2005

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Malartic Lagravière 2005
4 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
Tertre 2005
1 in stock
128153
Red
75cl
90/100
16.5/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Tertre 2005

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Clos du Marquis 2005
1 in stock
128512
Red
75cl
91/100
93/100
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Clos du Marquis 2005

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Haut Bailly 2005
3 in stock
128576
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
Marquis de Terme 2005
3 in stock
128615
Red
75cl
88/100
16/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Marquis de Terme 2005

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Gressier Grand Poujeaux 2005
1 in stock
129001
Red
75cl
88/100
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Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Gressier Grand Poujeaux 2005

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Batailley 2005
New
40 in stock
129403
Red
75cl
93/100
90/100
17/20
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Batailley 2005

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Domaine de l'Eglise 2005
New
48 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
New
12 in stock
129456
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
92/100
93/100
18/20
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lynch Bages 2005

€198.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€165.00 ex-VAT
Carruades de Lafite 2005
New
1 in stock
129569
Red
75cl
89/100
89/100
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Carruades de Lafite 2005

€252.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€210.00 ex-VAT
Pétrus 2005 - PROMO -5% !
New
-5%
1 in stock
129878
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
97+/100
100/100
19.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Pétrus 2005 - PROMO -5% !

€4,503.00 inc-VAT per bottle €4,740.00 inc-VAT -5%
€3,752.50 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 2005
New
12 in stock
130095
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
88/100
92/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Pavillon Rouge 2005

€186.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€155.00 ex-VAT
Ausone 2005
New
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
New
1 in stock
130173
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
Climens 2005
New
6 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
Léoville Barton 2005
New
2 in stock
130476
Red
75cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Barton 2005

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Pavie Macquin 2005
New
2 in stock
130533
Red
75cl
96+/100
18/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Pavie Macquin 2005

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Tertre Roteboeuf 2005
New
2 in stock
130586
Red
75cl
98/100
94/100
18/20
18.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Tertre Roteboeuf 2005

€290.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€241.67 ex-VAT

Weather Conditions of the 2005 Vintage

The 2005 Bordeaux vintage owes its greatness to a near-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 and healthy bud break. April brought cool, humid weather, slightly slowing vine growth, but May's heat and dryness stimulated rapid flowering in late spring. June and July offered abundant sunshine, with warm but rarely extreme temperatures, allowing grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. Unlike the intense heat of 2003, 2005 experienced high temperatures in July and August, with only two days exceeding 35°C, thus avoiding excessive stress on the vines. Crucially, timely rains in August and September alleviated drought concerns, nourishing the vines just when they needed it most. Harvest began on September 7 under sunny skies, with cool nights preserving acidity and aromas. This harmonious blend of heat, 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 like Pauillac, Margaux, St. Julien, and Pessac-Léognan, shone brilliantly 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 combining power and finesse. Château Latour, rated 98+ by Robert Parker, exemplifies this strength with its dense and 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 delivered some of the most opulent and powerful wines of the 2005 Bordeaux vintage, cementing its legendary status. These Merlot-dominated 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 vintage's best appellation, with Château Ausone (100) and Château Cheval Blanc (100) leading the way. These wines blend 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 harmonious balance of power and freshness. Troplong Mondot (100) and L'Eglise Clinet (99) further emphasize the Right Bank's consistency, with their generous and full-bodied profiles. While some St. Émilion wines pushed extraction to the limit, time has softened their contours, revealing their true brilliance. For buyers exploring 2005 Bordeaux wine, 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, favored the development of botrytis, yielding wines of incredible richness and complexity. These golden elixirs present 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 and balanced profile, while Rieussec (97) offers classic richness that delights the senses. Suduiraut and La Tour Blanche also shine, delivering clean and concentrated wines with pure botrytis character. Rated 96R by The Wine Advocate Vintage Guide, these Sauternes are considered extraordinary and ready to drink, although their aging ability makes them a wise investment. For those looking to buy 2005 Bordeaux sweet wines, these bottles promise both immediate gratification and long-term rewards, making them a must-have for any wine enthusiast.

Critics' Review

The 2005 Bordeaux vintage received widespread praise from critics, with Robert Parker's ratings reflecting its unmatched quality. Among the remarkable reds, Château Angélus, Ausone, Bellevue Mondotte, Cheval Blanc, Haut-Brion, Lafleur, Larcis Ducasse, Péby Faugères, Pavie, and Troplong Mondot all received perfect scores of 100 points, demonstrating the depth and consistency of the vintage. Other notable wines include La Mission Haut-Brion (100), Cos d'Estournel (98), and Mouton Rothschild (98), each acclaimed for its power and elegance. The Wine Advocate Vintage Guide further emphasizes 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 earned 95T, signaling exceptional quality with tannins still evolving. For sweet wines, Barsac/Sauternes scored 96R, highlighting their maturity and richness. These vintage ratings confirm 2005 Bordeaux as a collector's dream, with superior ratings across all regions enhancing its appeal for buyers seeking top-quality 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 across appellations, making them the cornerstone of any fine wine portfolio. Reds from both banks offer profound depth and structure, drawing comparisons to iconic vintages such as 1982 and 1961, while whites and sweet wines provide diversity and elegance. For collectors, the aging potential suggests significant value appreciation over time, while enthusiasts can enjoy many bottles now, from accessible Petits Châteaux to majestic Crus Classés. Whether you wish to enrich your cellar or offer a memorable bottle, purchasing a 2005 Bordeaux gives you the opportunity to own a piece of winemaking history. Explore our selection today and reserve your share of this legendary vintage before it becomes even harder to find.

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