Bordeaux Vintages Flashcards
1
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2009 & 2010
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Excellent red wine vintage on both banks. Both powerful vintages
2
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2016
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Best medoc reds since 2010
3
Q
2021
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Classic vintage, not as big due to fruit slow to reach full ripeness
Precise and elegant wines
4
Q
2020
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- Wet start to the season followed by hot dry summer
- intensely aromatic wines with round palates: small berries led to concentration
5
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2019
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- Great vintage
- Reds are dense, and serious, meant for ageing
6
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2014
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- Started cool and wet but warm fall weather redeemed vintage
Classic Vintage, wines with vibrant acidity