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Vintage1994 |
Score85 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionMedium-bodied, with good fruit and firm tannins (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionMedium-bodied, with good fruit and firm tannins (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage1993 |
Score82 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionGood color, perfumy, fruity and balanced (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionGood color, perfumy, fruity and balanced (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage1992 |
Score72 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionLight, simple and often diluted; early maturing (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionLight, simple and often diluted; early maturing (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage1991 |
Score72 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionLean, tough and light; stick to top names (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionLean, tough and light; stick to top names (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage1990 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionOpulent, well-structured and harmonious (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionOpulent, well-structured and harmonious (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage1989 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBold, dramatic fruit character; tannic and long-aging (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionBold, dramatic fruit character; tannic and long-aging (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage1988 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRacy, fruity wines, with firm tannins and typical structure; best in Pessac-Léognan, Pomerol and Pauillac (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionRacy, fruity wines, with firm tannins and typical structure; best in Pessac-Léognan, Pomerol and Pauillac (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage1987 |
Score76 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionDelicate, ripe yet diluted (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionDelicate, ripe yet diluted (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage1986 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionPowerful, intense and tannic; best in Médoc (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionPowerful, intense and tannic; best in Médoc (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage1985 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced, supple and fruity; defines finesse (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced, supple and fruity; defines finesse (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1984 |
Score70 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionUnripe, astringent and dry (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionUnripe, astringent and dry (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1983 |
Score86 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRich and ripe in fruit and tannins; some overly tannic (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRich and ripe in fruit and tannins; some overly tannic (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1982 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionIntense ripe fruit and generous in style; plenty of round tannins. St.-Julien and St.-Emilion stand out (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionIntense ripe fruit and generous in style; plenty of round tannins. St.-Julien and St.-Emilion stand out (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1981 |
Score82 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionElegant, balanced and charming (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionElegant, balanced and charming (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1980 |
Score78 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionLight (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLight (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1979 |
Score83 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSupple, fruity and delicate (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSupple, fruity and delicate (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1978 |
Score87 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionStructured, fleshy and complex (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionStructured, fleshy and complex (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1977 |
Score60 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionPoor, unripe and acidic (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionPoor, unripe and acidic (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1976 |
Score80 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionFat, ripe and lacking structure (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFat, ripe and lacking structure (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1975 |
Score85 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHard, tannic. Right Bank ripe, rich (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHard, tannic. Right Bank ripe, rich (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1974 |
Score58 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionUnripe and diluted (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionUnripe and diluted (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1973 |
Score68 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionLight, diluted (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLight, diluted (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1972 |
Score60 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionAcidic, light wines; not very interesting (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAcidic, light wines; not very interesting (See all ratings) |
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Notable older vintages: 1970, 1961, 1959, 1953, 1949, 1947, 1945, 1929, 1928, 1900 |
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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.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.
SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR
