Bordeaux Vintages Flashcards
2014
Great for Sauternes, best since 2001 probz. Searing acid for white. Reds were saved by strong September and October, but still high acid.
What were the subpar vintages in Bordeaux from 1980-95?
1980, 1984, 1987, 1991, 1992
1999
Variable Sauternes quality. Rain was tough for reds at harvest. St Emilion saw hail in September.
2005
Decent, ripe Sauternes. Whites successful, sometimes fat. Reds were perfect.
2001
Legendary Sauternes via rain. Varied reds thanks to wet September.
2006
Sauternes was non-existent. Whites were good bc acid. Pauillac and Pomerol were highlights for rough 2006 reds.
What were the best vintages in Bordeaux from 1900-1979?
1945, 1961, 1900, 1959, 1929, 1928, 1949
2011
Sauternes is opulent. Energy in whites. Normal reds.
2004
Difficult Sauternes. Good white wines, bc long season. Large crop, restrained body overall in reds. Left bank focused.
1997
Good, sometimes heavy Sauternes.Easy drinking and overpriced reds.
What were the best vintages in Bordeaux from 1980-95?
1989, 1982, 1986, 1990
2013
Sauternes is uneven. Lighter whites. Reds are universally poor, THANKS ROT.
2000
Pretty Sauternes but likely gone. Wonderfully consistent and balanced reds.
2002
Small Sauternes crop only near river. The reds were small and correct, but they’re probably done.
2003
Extremely sweet Sauternes, but not exactly botrytised. Reds are prob toast.