How the 2005 Bordeaux first growths taste now

A recent tasting showcasing the five Bordeaux first growths from the 2005 vintage provided the perfect opportunity to review how the wines, from the very high quality, albeit slow-maturing vintage, are developing.

The tasting, hosted by the expanding Oeno Group was one of three and was introduced by Justin Knock MW who explained that just one bottle of each château’s wine was available to taste at each tasting session.

Without the ability to account for bottle variation, a couple of the wines may not have been showing their best, which is reflected in the tasting notes.

Scroll down to see the tasting notes and scores for the Bordeaux 2005 first growths

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