Sauternes Vintages Flashcards by Brian Donegan | Brainscape

Q

What were the BEST vintages of

Sauternes in the 2010’s?

A

2013!!

2011

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Worst is:

2012!!!

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What were the BEST vintages of

Sauternes in the 2000’s?

A

2005

2001

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Worst are:

2002
(vineyards near rivers did well, though)

2000
(epic year for reds, terrible for sweets)

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What were the BEST vintages of

Sauternes in the 1990’s?

A

1999

1995, **1996, **1997

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Worst are:

1992

1991

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What were the BEST vintages of

Sauternes in the 1980’s?

A

1989

1983

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Worst are:

1987

1984
(lost vintage in almost all EU)

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What were the BEST vintages of

Sauternes in the 1970’s?

A

1979

1975!!

1970

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Worst are:

1974

1972

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What were the BEST vintages of

Sauternes in the 1960’s?

A

1967

1962

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Worst are:

1968

1963, 1964, 1965

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Q

From 1900 to present:

What vintages was d’Yquem not made?

A

**1910, **1915

1930

**1951, **1952

1964

**1972, **1974

1992

2012

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Q

What were the WORST vintages of

Sauternes in the 2010’s?

A

*2012!!!**
(d’Yquem not made)*

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Best are:

2013!!

2011

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What were the WORST vintages of

Sauternes in the 2000’s?

A

*2002**
(vineyards near rivers did well, though)*
*2000**
(epic year for reds, terrible for sweets)*

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Best are:

2005

2001

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What were the WORST vintages of

Sauternes in the 1990’s?

A

*1992**
(d’Yquem not made)*

1991

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Best are:

1999

1995, 1996, 1997

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What were the WORST vintages of

Sauternes in the 1980’s?

A

1987

*1984**
(lost vintage in almost all EU)*

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Best are:

1989

1983

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What were the WORST vintages of

Sauternes in the 1970’s?

A

1977

*1974**
(d’Yquem not made)*
*1972**
(d’Yquem not made)*

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Best are:

1979

1975!!

1970

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What were the WORST vintages of

Sauternes in the 1960’s?

A

1968

*1963, 1964!!!, 1965**
(d’Yquem not made in ‘64)*

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Best are:

1967

1962

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