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1966 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations: Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1966 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1966 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!

Overall, the 1966 vintage is considered largely very good, if not excellent, for much of the wine world. The year for Port, however, was fantastic and most major houses declared the vintage making it one of the best buys from the year – and it is likely to still be drinking well today. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 60 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.


Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:

  • Dows 1966 Vintage Port
  • Leacock 1966 Bual Madeira Wine
  • Irroy 1966 Rose Champagne
  • Sandeman 1966 Vintage Port
  • Spanna 1966 Castello di Lozzolo Berteletti Riserva
  • Chateau Brane Cantenac 1966 Margaux 2nd Growth Classification
  • Chateau dYquem 1966 Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe
  • Vecchio Maniero 1966 Marchesi di Barolo

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    This Year in History: Fun Fact: The Beatles play their last conventional live concert in Britain, at the Empire Pool (Wembley) on the bill alongside The Rolling Stones and The Who.
    Eurovision Winner: Austria with the song "Merci Cherie" by Udo Jurgens
    Top Grossing Movie: The Bible
     
    Bordeaux: 1966 was a very good wine vintage for Bordeaux. At the time the wines were tannic and had high acidity. Over the past four decades, the tannins have faded to make the wines more drinkable. The best quality wines such as Latour and Palmer are still in their prime even now and will remain so for many years to come. Other Bordeaux wines will remain good to drink.
     
    Italian: 1966 produced a good vintage for Italian wines from Piedmont and Tuscany. Quality Italian reds such as Barolo and Brunello are still drinking well today.
     
    Portugal: Making the perfect wine gift for anniversaries or birthdays, 1966 is an outstanding Port vintage of exceptional quality that was generally declared. Always overshadowed by the legendary 1963, this year is now recognised as being one of the very best post-war Vintage Ports. The wines are characterised by being long lasting with firm, perfect weight and balance. Most will outlast their 1963 counterparts and turn out greater in the long run.

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    Bordeaux, 1966

    Bertal

    Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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    Bordeaux, 1966

    Chateau Haut-Vignoble Seguin

    Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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    Bordeaux, 1966

    Louis Beassinot

    Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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    Bordeaux, 1966

    Cordier - Saint Estephe

    Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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    Bordeaux, 1966

    Chateau Seignan

    Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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    Bordeaux, 1966

    Richard Grandais

    Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction to anyone with an interest in wine. One of the world's most prolific wine regions, it also manages to rank among the most famous and prestigious. The secrets of Bordeaux's wine success (other than magical Bordeaux Blend) are its three trump cards: diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines are the dry, medium-bodied reds that made the region famous.
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    Cabernet, 1966

    Valdo - Riserva

    A classic red Italian wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape of the 1966 vintage. The wine has aged to produce a garnet core with a clear rim. Lots of oak, leather and soft tannins remain.
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    Chateau Angelus, 1966

    St Emilion Grand Cru Classe

    This wine from 1966 is light tawny in colour. The nose yields an incredible array of aromas - dried leaves, forest floor, and a meaty component. The palate yields the forest floor, dried tobacco, scorched earth. . Although the fruit has faded and there ss no noticeable structure remaining, it still is a wonderfully complex wine.
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    Chateau de Malle, 1966

    Sauternes Second Cru Classé

    The 1966 Château de Malle Sauternes is a rare and intriguing wine from one of Bordeaux’s historic estates. Situated in the Sauternes appellation, Château de Malle is classified as a Deuxième Cru (Second Growth) in the 1855 classification. The estate is renowned for its elegant sweet wines crafted from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes, grown on gravel, clay, and limestone soils .

    While specific tasting notes for the 1966 vintage are scarce, Sauternes wines from this era are known for their ability to age gracefully, developing complex aromas and flavors over time. Typically, such wines exhibit notes of dried apricot, honey, marmalade, and subtle spice, with a rich, unctuous texture balanced by vibrant acidity.
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    Chateau de Vaurenard, 1966

    Chateau de Vaurenard, Beaujolais, France

    Beaujolais is an important wine region of eastern France, famous for its vibrant, fruity red wines made from Gamay. It is located immediately south of Burgundy, of which it is sometimes considered to be a part, despite being within the Rhone administrative region. ** Please note that this wine is part of a clearance offer and therefore is excluded from our guarantee**
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    Chateau Faget, 1966

    St Estephe

    The 1966 Ch Faget exhibits classic tertiary aromas of stable, currant, leather and hints of peppermint on the nose. There is some cooked fruit left on the palate along with smoke and animal notes. Very soft medium - finish
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    Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion, 1966

    Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

    The Château Larrivet Haut-Brion is an aged Bordeaux wine from the 1966 vintage that offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, crafted during a time before the official creation of the Pessac-Léognan AOC. The 1966 vintage was marked by a warm growing season, yielding structured, age-worthy wines.

    Tasting notes:
    On the nose, expect delicate notes of dried tobacco, cedarwood, and aged leather, lifted by hints of stewed red fruit and earthy forest floor. The palate reveals refined tannins, a surprisingly persistent acidity, and flavours of dried cherry, truffle, and spice. Mature and contemplative, it’s best enjoyed now.
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    Chateau Suduiraut, 1966

    Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe

    A rare old vintage from an exceptional Château close to d'Yquem. The 1966 Suduiraut reveals a textbook, light gold colour with a slight greenish hue. There is good acidity, high alcohol, and considerable sweetness with a long sweet finish.
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    Chateauneuf du Pape, 1966

    Salavert - Riserva

    The red wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape blossom and reach their prime between their third and fifth year, but their potential for aging is over ten years and more according to the vintage and storage conditions. Their color changes from intense garnet-purple in the early years to ruby after some cellaring. These wines are structured, with powerful and complex aromas of ripe fruit, mushrooms, truffles, underbrush, spicy notes, and wild animals.
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    Chateauneuf du Pape, 1966

    Claude Mercier

    The red wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape blossom and reach their prime between their third and fifth year, but their potential for aging is over ten years and more according to the vintage and storage conditions. Their color changes from intense garnet-purple in the early years to ruby after some cellaring. These wines are structured, with powerful and complex aromas of ripe fruit, mushrooms, truffles, underbrush, spicy notes, and wild animals.
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    Cirò, 1966

    Cirovin Coop. Vinicole - Riserva

    This mature Cirò Riserva shows a deep ruby-red colour with garnet highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful ageing. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red fruits, subtle spice, leather, and gentle earthy notes. The palate is smooth and balanced, with softened tannins supporting flavours of stewed cherries, plum, and hints of forest floor. The finish is long, harmonious, and refined, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Calabrian character.

    Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 24 hours to allow sediment to settle. Decant carefully through a fine strainer and allow 1–2 hours to breathe.
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    Coteaux de Languedoc, 1966

    Boyer Freres - Cuvee de L'Oncle Charles

    This lovely wine exhibits ripe cherry and plummy aromas. Dense, with fine sweetness on the attack, a well integrated tannin level and a medium body with a subtle finish.
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    Dow's, 1966

    Vintage Port

    Dow’s 1966 Vintage Port is a superb expression of one of the finest declared vintages of the 20th century. Known for its structure and longevity, this wine has developed beautifully over nearly six decades. Dow’s house style—drier and more austere than many of its peers—has given this vintage a distinctive edge, allowing it to age with poise, complexity, and remarkable depth.

    On the nose, it offers an elegant tapestry of aromas: dried figs, sultanas, cedar wood, and hints of tobacco and dark chocolate. As it opens, more subtle notes emerge—orange peel, roasted nuts, and an earthy minerality that speaks to its Douro origins.
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    Gould Campbell, 1966

    Vintage Port

    The grapes for Gould Campbell Ports are drawn from vineyards in the Cima Corgo area of the Douro, where the yields are very low (about one pipe - 550 litres - per 1,000 vines) but the wines have immense complexity and depth. The winery is situated at Pinhão, where a proportion of the wines are made in modern temperature controlled fermentation tanks, however a significant proportion of the wines for Gould Campbell Ports are still made in small quintas in the hills around Pinhão, using the ancient method of treading the grapes by foot in stone tanks called laggers.

    Reviews Michael Broadbent "Vintage Wine" (Broadbent, 2002)
    "Three notes at comparative tastings in 1993, still impressively powerful yet elegant and lovely.
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    Hine Grand Champagne Cognac, 1966

    Champagne Cognac
    Joseph Barber & Co. bottling

    1966 Hine Grande Champagne Cognac — Joseph Barber & Co. Bottling

    Vintage & Background
    The 1966 harvest in Grande Champagne produced eaux-de-vie of exceptional finesse and longevity. Distilled from Ugni Blanc grown in chalk-rich soils, this Cognac was laid down in oak casks before being selected and bottled by Joseph Barber & Co., a London importer known for curating rare Cognacs for the UK market.

    Appearance & Nose
    After decades in wood and bottle, the Cognac has taken on a deep amber-gold colour with copper highlights. The nose is complex and inviting, opening with dried apricot, fig, and candied orange peel, then moving into honey, toffee, and spiced fruitcake.
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    Macon, 1966

    Antoine Depagneux

    Macon is the name for the red and white wines which come from the Mâconnais section of Burgundy, France. This region is the most southerly in Burgundy, and also the largest. There are 42 villages in the Mâconnais region, broken out into seven designations: Macon, Macon Superieur, Macon Village, Pouilly Fuissé, Pouilly Loche, Pouilly Vinzele, and Saint Veran. The majority of wines from Macon are red wines, using the gamay noir, pinot noir, and pinot gris grapes. These are light wines, and should be drunk young. They go well with red meats and mild cheeses.
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    Offley Port, 1966

    Vintage Port, DOC Douro

    A superb port from a classic vintage. The medium garnet colour has held up quite well with some bricking on the rim, but otherwise this wine is still showing youth and it has the backbone for a long life ahead. Complex layers of cocoa and spice with excellent balance and the velvety mouth- feel that gains extra credit.


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    Offley Port, 1966

    Vintage Port, DOC Douro
    BBR label

    A superb port from a classic vintage. The medium garnet colour has held up quite well with some bricking on the rim, but otherwise this wine is still showing youth and it has the backbone for a long life ahead. Complex layers of cocoa and spice with excellent balance and the velvety mouth- feel that gains extra credit.


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    Rioja, 1966

    Federico Paternina Reserva Especial

    The 1966 Federico Paternina Reserva Especial is a magnificent example of mature Rioja from one of Spain’s most historic and respected bodegas. Founded in 1896 in Haro, at the heart of Rioja Alta, Paternina built its reputation on crafting long-lived wines that embody the classic Rioja style—Tempranillo-led blends aged extensively in American oak before release. The 1966 vintage is considered one of the great years of the 20th century in Rioja, producing wines with the depth, balance, and structure to age gracefully for decades, as this Reserva Especial so clearly demonstrates.

    In the glass, the wine displays a pale brick-red hue with orange-brown highlights, a hallmark of mature Tempranillo.
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    Sandeman, 1966

    Vintage Port
    Wine Society Bottling
    Unlabelled

    The Sandeman 1966 is a superb port from a classic vintage. The medium garnet colour has held up quite well with some bricking on the rim, but otherwise this wine is still showing youth and it has the backbone for a long life ahead. Complex layers of cocoa and spice with excellent balance and the velvety mouth- feel that gains extra credit.


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