Bordeaux

Question 1

2022

Answer 1

Warm, vibrant and sleek
WS: 95-98

Question 2

2021

Answer 2

Frost and rain
not good
WS: 87-90

Question 3

2020

Answer 3

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

Question 4

2019

Answer 4

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

Question 5

2018

Answer 5

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

Question 6

2017

Answer 6

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

Question 7

2016

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Best and worst vintage 2016-2020

Answer 8

2020 or 2017 = Worst
2016 = Best

Question 9

2015

Answer 9

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

Question 10

2014

Answer 10

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

Question 11

2013

Answer 11

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

Question 12

2012

Answer 12

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

Question 13

2011

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Best and worst vintage between 2010-2015

Answer 14

2010=BEST
2013 OR 2012 = WORST

Question 15

2010

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Best and worst vintages between 2010-2022

Answer 16

2010 = BEST
2012/2013/2017 = WORST

Question 17

Best and worst vintage between 2010-2015

Answer 17

2010=BEST
2013 OR 2012 = WORST

Question 18

2008

Answer 18

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

Question 19

2006

Answer 19

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

Question 20

2005

Answer 20

-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

Question 21

2004

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Best and worst vintages 2005-2009

Answer 22

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

Question 23

2003

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Best and worst vintages 2000-2005

Answer 24

2005 = BEST
2000 = exceptional
2002 = WORST

Question 25

Best vintages of the 90s

Answer 25

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

Question 27

Best and worst vintages 2000-2010

Answer 27

2010 = BEST
2005 = 2nd best
2007 = WORST

Question 28

2000

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Best and worst vintages 2005-2009

Answer 29

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

Question 30

2002

Answer 30

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

Question 31

2001

Answer 31

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

Question 32

2007

Answer 32

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

Question 33

2009

Answer 33

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