Bordeaux Vintages

Question 1

What are the characteristics of the 2020 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 1

Rich fruits and power but lower alcohols than 2019.

Question 2

What are the characteristics of the 2019 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 2

High alcohol levels but more freshness than 2018

Question 3

What are the characteristics of the 2018 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 3

Ripe, bold and powerful with high tannins and high alcohol.

Question 4

What are the characteristics of the 2017 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 4

Lighter-framed than usual, lacking in fruit and flesh and sometimes hard-textured.

Question 5

What are the characteristics of the 2016 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 5

Purity and finesse with high acidity and tannin plus powerful fruit.

Question 6

What are the characteristics of the 2015 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 6

Excellent quality and power but not quite as good as 2016.

Question 7

What are the characteristics of the 2014 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 7

Moderate concentration but lack the depth of the best vintages. Better than 2013.

Question 8

What are the characteristics of the 2013 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 8

Light and simplistic wines which feel hollow and require early drinking.

Question 9

What are the characteristics of the 2012 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 9

Similar to 2011 but with less aging potential. Can feel prematurely evolved.

Question 10

What are the characteristics of the 2011 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 10

Fresh and aromatic wines which lack the concentration of 2009 or 2010. Can lack mid-palate depth.

Question 11

What are the characteristics of the 2010 vintage for Red Bordeaux?

Answer 11

Outstanding quality - concentrated, powerful wines with high tannins, high acidity and high alcohol.