What were good years in Bordeaux?
Average, but still decent, red vintages of the last two decades include the 2014, 2011 and 2006, while those generally regarded as a comparatively poor effort include the 2013, 2012, 2008 and 2007. In the white corner – by which one generally means Sauternes – the best vintages years are 2015, 2014, 2011 and 2009.
Is Left Bank or Right Bank Bordeaux better?
Because of those differences in terroir, Left and Right Bank Bordeaux tend to showcase two different grapes: Left Bank wines are mostly Cabernet Sauvignon fleshed out with Merlot; Right Bank wines are more Merlot balanced by a smaller proportion of Cabernet.
What are the ratings for left bank Bordeaux?
France Bordeaux/Left Bank Reds (Médoc, Pessac-Léognan) < Return to All Regions Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
How are the scores on the Bordeaux vintage chart calculated?
Rankings and scores in the Bordeaux vintage chart are not awarded for a mathematical average of scores. The years in the Bordeaux vintage chart are scored using a rough average based on your chance of randomly purchasing a bottle of Bordeaux wine from the vintage of your choice and have it offer a reasonably good, wine tasting experience.
Where can I find a list of Bordeaux wine vintages?
Welcome to Decanter’s Bordeaux vintage guide page. Below, you’ll find a vintage ratings chart and summaries of recent Bordeaux red wine vintages, spanning the key appellations on Left and Right banks. Click on the vintage years below to see full reports, including more in-depth weather information, en primeur verdicts and quality assessments.
Which is the best left bank wine in France?
Magnificent wines can be found in every Left Bank appellation, with St Julien, Margaux and Pessac-Léognan all outstanding. The style of the wines is dense yet vivacious, with striking structure, intensity, purity and poise: they will age very well. The dry whites (including an increasingly large cohort from the Médoc) are scented and attractive.