Bordeaux Flashcards

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2022

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Warm, vibrant and sleek
WS: 95-98

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2021

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Frost and rain
not good
WS: 87-90

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2020

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Rainy in spring, hot summer
okay vintage
WS: 92-93

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2019

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Fine
Hot and dry, fine tannins
WS: 92-93

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5
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2018

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Extreme conditions
wet spring into hot and dry summer
Inconsistent
good! not as good as 2016
Left bank dense and tannic
WS: 94-96

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2017

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FROST
WS: 91-93
Best in St Emilion
Fresh and pure

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2016

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GREAT on left bank
GOOD on right bank
Rainy spring, dry summer
Ripe and tannic, fresh
WS: 94 for right bank
L = 97

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8
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Best and worst vintage 2016-2020

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2020 or 2017 = Worst
2016 = Best

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2015

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Warm and dry
Right bank excellent
Left bank very strong
Ripe and lush
WS: 97 Rt bank
94 left bank

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10
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2014

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Better than the 3 previous years -
warm and sunny at harvest, yields are up, and the grapes are likely in better condition.
WS: 91 rt bank
93 left bank

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2013

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TERRIBLE
rainstorms!
Early consumption. Light and easy.
WS: 84 Rt bank
86 left bank

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2012

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Cool and wet early led to uneven crop set and disease pressure, while dry, hot August
Rigorous sorting necessary
Bit more inconsistent
WS: 88 left bank
90 right bank

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13
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2011

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Difficult year, very small yields
Fresh and aromatic, less concentrated, drink now
Big botrytis year - excellent in Sauternes
WS: 91

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14
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Best and worst vintage between 2010-2015

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2010=BEST
2013 OR 2012 = WORST

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2010

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Vintage of the decade.
Also exceptional, but more tannic, structured, less drinkable now. Very powerful. Will age.
Drought year = high extract
WS: 99

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16
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Best and worst vintages between 2010-2022

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2010 = BEST
2012/2013/2017 = WORST

17
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Best and worst vintage between 2010-2015

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2010=BEST
2013 OR 2012 = WORST

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2008

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Very long, cool, sunny, dry summer
Very late harvest - up to 160 days of hang time for some (v. 100 average)
Difficult vintage
Fresh with crisp acidity
WS: R = 87
L = 88

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2006

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Hard, tannic, and austere vintage
Good wine made through rigorous sorting
Very wet September
WS: RT=90
L = 89

20
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2005

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-exceptional across the board
Generally hot and dry with just the right amount of rain
Record upticks in price
depth, structure and finesse
WS: R = 98
L = 97

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2004

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Round, supple, charming, drink now
WS: R = 89
L = 88

22
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Best and worst vintages 2005-2009

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2005 = BEST
2009 = 2nd BEST
2007-2008 = worst

23
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2003

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Hot vintage, ripe, rich
WS: R = 95
L = 94

24
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Best and worst vintages 2000-2005

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2005 = BEST
2000 = exceptional
2002 = WORST

25
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Best vintages of the 90s

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90 = BEST, one of best of Century
95 = GREAT
97 = WORST, soft and friendly

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27
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Best and worst vintages 2000-2010

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2010 = BEST
2005 = 2nd best
2007 = WORST

28
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2000

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Rich, powerful, harmonious, great for both banks
WS: R = 95
L = 93

29
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Best and worst vintages 2005-2009

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2005 = BEST
2009 = 2nd BEST
2007-2008 = worst

30
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2002

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Right bank is firm tannin
Left bank is ripe and fruity lacking some tannin structure
Not that expensive
Won’t age that long
WS: R = 86
L = 87

31
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2001

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Spectacular for sweet wine
Right Bank very good, especially now
Left bank wines are somewhat dilute
Balanced, fruity, stuctured
WS: R = 92
L = 89

32
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2007

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Soft and delicate
easy drinking
WS: 85 right bank
86 left bank

33
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2009

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Rich, powerful yet friendly
WS: right bank 97
left bank 96