2021 was a particularly difficult vintage for Bordeaux, with heavy rainfall throughout the growing season, detrimental spring frosts and a summer that stayed chill through the harvest. Yet there are still diamonds in the rough to be found from the Right Bank, Left Bank and Barsac/Sauternes. Médoc, St.-Julien and beyond yielded standout wines from top wineries such as Léoville Las Cases, Lynch Bages and Pichon Baron. Read senior editor James Molesworth’s tasting report for scores and tasting notes!
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