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Wine vintage rating 2005

What was the vintage 2005 like?

2005 The vintage is ennobled with superlatives, especially for French wines. The very dry, warm weather in 2005 resulted in highly concentrated, higher-alcohol wines. The most important wines are still too young and are welcome to be stored. The vintage is best discovered now with interesting Cru Bourgeois. Wines like the 2005s should be allowed enough time in the glass (or decanted beforehand).
The wines from the Burgundy and Côtes de Rhône regions (Châteauneuf du Pape and Hermintage) confirm the excellent vintage conditions in France. Varying good quality in Champagne. Some excellent.
Italy: In Piedmont there were many weather changes during the summer. The good wines are fruity, elegant. Italy is seen as a problem in many wine reviews. The Piedmontese and Tuscan wines of 2005 with softer and more supple tannins are just not as long-lived, but are already ready to drink.

Weather in the year 2005

The year began with cold weather. Spring didn't set in until late in March. But the temperatures rose quickly in very sunny weather. The water shortage continued from the previous year.

Rain fell again in April, leading to flooding. From the end of May, an exceptional heatwave began in southern France, which was only briefly interrupted in July.

The extremely dry weather lasted from August to October.

The current stock of wines from the 2005 vintage

All wines from the 2005 vintage are in our own wine cellar and can be shipped immediately or picked up at the wine shop. To the wines of 2005

Good filling levels, good wine quality

The fill level of an old vintage wine reveals important information on the drinkability of the wine.
Of course, the good condition of a wine from an old vintage depends on excellent storage. Above all, the wine must not have frequently changed cellars. Ideally, the wine will have rested in one and the same wine cellar.

But also the cork that sits in each individual bottle is very important. A perfect cork has few pores and keeps the wine stable. If an inferior cork happens to have been used in a bottle, the porous surface will begin to soak up wine and allow micro-quantities of the liquid to evaporate over the decades. Poor fill levels are the result.

A poor fill level therefore also indicates a high risk that the wine bottle could soon begin to leak.


The fill levels explained:
In the bottle neck (high fill to base neck) about 2 cm is perfect for wines.
Top and upper shoulder, ([very] top shoulder), approx. 3 cm is very good for very old wines.
Medium shoulder (mid shoulder), about 4 cm is only acceptable for rare top wines and in individual cases.
Everything below the red line should not be offered any more.

Wine rating

Do you have a 2005 vintage in your wine cellar and would you like to know how much it is worth?

Here are a few tips: in order to still have any value, the bottle must be leakproof. The wine must not be cloudy. It should be of good quality (not supermarket wine).

Search for the wine online without specifying the vintage. If it is a well-known winery, you will find the wine immediately and also the price you have to pay for the current vintage. If the current wine costs from EUR 20.00 upwards, that's a good sign.
SW18871 2005 Mulino delle Tolle Cabernet Franc
Friuli

With the 2005 Mulino delle Tolle Cabernet Franc, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2005 Mulino delle Tolle Cabernet Franc with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€62.00

Content: 0.72 Liter (€86.11 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 1

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW18658 2005 Verduno Pelaverga
Piemonte
Italy boasts a vast array of interesting, indigenous grape varieties. Among them is the rare red wine variety Pelaverga in Piedmont. It produces light-bodied, cool, mineral wines, often with a certain pepperiness. Only a few winemakers still cultivate it. A must-try! To mark the anniversary of the Verduno DOC, the municipality of Verduno has produced a limited edition of just 100 bottles with an artist's label.
€65.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€86.67 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 1

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW18601 2005 Rosso di Montalcino Tenimenti Ricci
Toscana - Montalcino

With the 2005 Rosso di Montalcino Tenimenti Ricci, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2005 Rosso di Montalcino Tenimenti Ricci with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€66.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€88.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 2

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW13055-1 2005 Clos des Menuts
Grand Cru - Bordeaux - Saint Émilion

In the 1950s, the Clos des Menuts only covered one hectare of vineyards. Today it extends to over 25 hectares, not far from the historic town of Saint Emilion and located mainly in the western part of the municipality. This wine is a blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. The high proportion of Merlot is a consequence of the iron-containing sand-clay soil and can be compared to Pomerol.

With the 2005 Clos des Menuts Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2005 Clos des Menuts with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€75.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€100.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 2

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW18060 2005 Gevrey Chambertin Les Crais
Bourgogne - Gevrey Chambertin

With Gevrey Chambertin you reach the area of ​​the great Grand Cru of the Côte de Nuits. Massive, full-bodied wines that are allowed to mature for a long time. The Domaine Gerard Seguin has existed since 1850 and today covers 6 hectares of vineyards, 3.3 of which are in Gevrey Chambertin.

The Gevrey Chambertin appellation covers 405 hectares on a hillside and is one of the most important red wine-growing zones of the CĂ´te d'Or in Burgundy. The municipal appellations are at 240 to 280 meters above sea level, the Premier Crus and Grand Crus, as is mostly the case in Burgundy, at 260 to 320 meters above sea level. Gevrey Chambertin is home to 26 Premier Crus and 9 Grand Crus. The noble grape variety Pinot Noir comes into its own here. It was Napoleon's favorite wine.

€84.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€112.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 8

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW16187 2005 Clos René
Bordeaux - Pomerol

The classical dry red wine comes from the appellation Pomerol in Bordeaux. The wines of Pomerol have a high composition of Merlot in their blends are considered the most gentle and least tannic and acidic of Bordeaux wines. Cabernet Franc, known in this area as Bouchet is the second leading grape and helps to contribute to the dark, deep coloring that is typical of Pomerol wines.

With the 2005 Clos RenĂ©, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2005 Clos RenĂ© with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€87.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€116.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 3

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW18616-1 2005 Barolo Marchesi di Barolo
Piemonte

The classical dry red wine comes from the Barolo DOC in Northern Italy, the most important wine region of Piedmont. Prior to the mid-19th century, Barolo was a sweet wine. The fact that the Nebbiolo grape ripens late in October meant that temperatures would be steadily dropping by harvest. By November and December, temperatures in the Piedmont region would be cold enough to halt fermentation, leaving a significant amount of residual sugar left in the wine. In the mid-19th century the French enologist Louis Oudart improve the winemaking techniques of the local producers. Using techniques focusing on improving the hygiene of the cellar, Oudart was able to ferment the Nebbiolo must completely dry, making the first modern Barolo. This new, dry red wine soon became a favorite among the nobility of Turin and the ruling House of Savoy, giving rise to the popular description of Barolo as the wine of kings, the king of wines.

With the 2005 Barolo Marchesi di Barolo Gia Opera Pia, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2005 Barolo Marchesi di Barolo with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€99.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€132.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 1

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW14277 2005 Chateau Ferriere
3eme Grand Cru Classé - Bordeaux - Margaux

Château Ferrière is the smallest of all the Crus ClassĂ©s in Margaux. Its vineyard covers only 10 hectares, but the owners (since 1988) - Mrs Claire Villars-Lurton and her family - have restored the high reputation of this 3rd Cru ClassĂ©. The mansion was embellished, the vineyard was improved, and new and very efficient equipment was bought. The vineyard is located on two beautiful knolls of gravelly and sandy soil with a limestone substrate. It is mainly  composed of Cabernet-Sauvignon (80%).


With the 2005 Chateau Ferriere 3eme Grand Cru Classe Margaux, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2005 Chateau Ferriere with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€114.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€152.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 10

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW17344 2005 Hermitage Nobles Rives
Grand Cru - CĂ´tes du RhĂ´ne - Hermitage

Hermitage is one of the famous Grand Cru on the CĂ´te du RhĂ´ne. The very elegant Syrah offers dark berry, spicy aromas with strong tannins and is very long-lasting.

The Hermitage Hill was formed in the Ice Age when the RhĂ´ne broke through this eastern extension of the Massif Central following a rapid fall in sea level. Despite its small size, the Hermitage is geologically very diverse. In the highest, western part, the soil consists of granite, which weathers into fine clay. The eastern, larger part of the slope, on the other hand, is formed in the middle by rubble made of sand and limestone that the RhĂ´ne had transported from the Alps. At the foot of the slope there are younger sediments from the WĂĽrme Ice Age. The highest points are again covered with loess. To protect the thin layers of soil from slipping, walls made of limestone were built. The name of the extremely long-lasting red wine Hermitage goes back to a hermitage founded in 1224 (Hermitage = hermit).

With the 2007 Hermitage Nobles Rives, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2007 Hermitage Nobles Rives with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€126.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€168.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 13

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days