OUR TASTING REPORT

The 2005 vintage is an exceptional year across the entire French vineyard with a special mention for Bordeaux wines. That is why Oenoschool wanted to take you on a discovery of the gems of this great year. Discover the tasting report by Didier Frayssou from March 6, 2017 and benefit from our opinion on 8 different great wines!

Léoville Barton 2005 ****(*)

A minimally evolved color. A nose of black fruits, vanilla, smoke and slightly meaty notes. The palate is full-bodied: 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 pronounced tannins.

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

The color is matte and slightly evolved. A complex nose of licorice, blackcurrant and undergrowth. On tasting, the wine is not yet in place: it is acidic, solar, with still pronounced tannins. It will need a little time to gain harmony.

Trévallon 2005 ****(*)

The ruby color is slightly evolved. The nose is characteristic of the estate's wines: notes of olive, resin and licorice. 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 menthol notes that bring freshness. The finish is long with a slight bitterness.

Coulée de Serrant 2005 ****(*)

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

Bruno Clair Gevrey Chambertin 2005 ***

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

Domaine Theulot Mercurey 1er cru Champs Martins 2005 **

A coppery color. A nose of stewed fruits, leather and undergrowth. The palate is evolved (game, leather) but pleasant. It should be enjoyed without delay. Would you like to purchase a wine from the 2005 vintage? Discover numerous bottles on vinsetmillesimes! Grand Cru de Bordeaux 2005, Great Wines of Burgundy 2005, but also many great successes in Loire wines 2005, Languedoc wines 2005, Rhône wines 2005... A great year to discover! The wines are always 100% in stock and shipped quickly!