OUR TASTING REPORT

The 2005 vintage is an exceptional year across the entire French vineyard with special mention for the wines of Bordeaux. It is for this reason that Oenoschool wanted to take you on a journey to discover the gems of this great year. Discover Didier Frayssou's tasting report from 6 March 2017 and benefit from our opinions on 8 different great wines!

Léoville Barton 2005 ****(*)

A little-evolved robe. A nose of black fruits, vanilla, smoke and a slightly meaty note. The palate is full: the tannins are silky and well-integrated. A very beautiful wine that is very approachable today.

Château Poujeaux 2005 ***

The nose is closed. The palate is concentrated but strict, with black fruits and marked tannins.

Domaine Alliet Chinon Vieilles Vignes 2005 ***(*)

The robe is matte and slightly evolved. A complex nose of liquorice, blackcurrant and undergrowth. On the palate, the wine is not yet in place: it is acidic, sun-drenched, with tannins still present. It will need a little more time to gain harmony.

Trévallon 2005 ****(*)

The ruby robe is slightly evolved. The nose is characteristic of the estate's wines: notes of olive, resin and liquorice. The palate is very inviting, fruity and persistent with melted tannins.

Tour Blanche Sauternes 2005 ****

A nose of apricot and mandarin. The palate is rich but with mentholated notes that bring freshness. The finish is long with a slight bitterness.

Coulée de Serrant 2005 ****(*)

A gold/old gold robe and a nose with complex aromas: petrol, candied citrus, figs, pears, dried fruits. On the palate, the wine is long, driven by a cutting acidity and a beautiful salivating finish. A fine Coulée de Serrant that "reveals itself" without prior decanting.

Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin 2005 ***

The nose is relatively closed (raspberry, cocoa). The palate is fairly strict, marked by a fine freshness and tannins still present. The aromatic complexity is limited.

Domaine Theulot Mercurey 1er cru Champs Martins 2005 **

A copper-hued robe. A nose of stewed fruits, leather and undergrowth. The palate is evolved (game, leather) but pleasant. It should be drunk without delay. Would you like to buy a wine from the 2005 vintage? Discover many bottles on vinsetmillesimes! Grand Cru de Bordeaux 2005, Fine Wines de Bourgogne 2005, but also many great successes in Loire wine 2005, Languedoc wine 2005, Rhône wine 2005... A great year to discover! Wines are always 100% in stock and dispatched quickly!