2005

In Bordeaux, an extremely dry year with nearly perfect conditions. Because of the drought, the vintage produced concentrated wines high in alcohol, with higher acidity than usual. Therefore, the wines will require 10 to 15 years to reach drink-ability. One of the greatest appelation of the vintage is Margaux wines, one of the greatest all time.

Best wines from the vintage 2005 :

Extraordinary wines: Château Lafleur 2005, Château Troplong Mondot 2005, Château Pavie 2005, Guigal Côte Rotie la Turque 2005, Guigal Côte Rotie la Mouline 2005, La Mission Haut Brion 2005, Château Haut Brion 2005, Château Angélus 2005, Château Ausone 2005, Château Cheval Blanc 2005, Château Pape Clément 2005.

Outstanding wines:  Château Hosanna 2005, Château Margaux 2005, Chapoutier Ermitage le Pavillon 2005, L’Ermita 2005 Alvaro Palacios, Château Palmer 2005, Clos Fourtet 2005.