Bordeaux Vintages Flashcards

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2009 & 2010

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Excellent red wine vintage on both banks. Both powerful vintages

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2016

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Best medoc reds since 2010

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2021

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Classic vintage, not as big due to fruit slow to reach full ripeness

Precise and elegant wines

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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
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2019

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  • Great vintage
  • Reds are dense, and serious, meant for ageing
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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
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