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Vintage2021 |
Score92–95 |
Drink WindowNYR |
DescriptionWarm, dry summer and well-timed rains at harvest yielded concentrated wines with good balance and aging potential; spring frosts in some areas reduced yields (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionWarm, dry summer and well-timed rains at harvest yielded concentrated wines with good balance and aging potential; spring frosts in some areas reduced yields (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2020 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA hot year with a reduced crop due to mildew and hail in some areas; excellent conditions during harvest resulted in elegant wines with good tension and restraint (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA hot year with a reduced crop due to mildew and hail in some areas; excellent conditions during harvest resulted in elegant wines with good tension and restraint (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2019 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionStable conditions led to focused wines with aging potential (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionStable conditions led to focused wines with aging potential (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2018 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCooler weather produced fresher wines; some inconsistencies (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionCooler weather produced fresher wines; some inconsistencies (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score87 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionDifficult growing season led to inconsistent wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionDifficult growing season led to inconsistent wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA warm year gave structured and balanced reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA warm year gave structured and balanced reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionHot and dry; structured reds, some hot (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionHot and dry; structured reds, some hot (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA cool growing season produced fresh, savory wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA cool growing season produced fresh, savory wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2013 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionA cool, wet growing season; many wines green, diluted (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA cool, wet growing season; many wines green, diluted (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2012 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionDrought reduced yields; powerful wines, but some are clumsy (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionDrought reduced yields; powerful wines, but some are clumsy (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2011 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionDry, sunny growing season produced ripe reds (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionDry, sunny growing season produced ripe reds (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2010 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionRipe, balanced wines, fresh and focused (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe, balanced wines, fresh and focused (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2009 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionHot and dry season; solid wines with ripe fruit (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHot and dry season; solid wines with ripe fruit (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced wines, focused and expressive, with bright acidity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced wines, focused and expressive, with bright acidity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score84 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCool growing season; many light wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCool growing season; many light wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score82 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionFresh, supple wines with crisp flavors (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFresh, supple wines with crisp flavors (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionLively, balanced and graceful; firm yet expressive (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLively, balanced and graceful; firm yet expressive (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionBalanced, with ripe black fruit flavors and lively acidity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced, with ripe black fruit flavors and lively acidity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score86 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHot year. Ripe fruit with good concentration, but some overripeness (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHot year. Ripe fruit with good concentration, but some overripeness (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score84 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionCool summer, rainy harvest, low yields. Best wines are ripe and concentrated (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCool summer, rainy harvest, low yields. Best wines are ripe and concentrated (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2001 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionHot, dry weather gave ripe wines with opulent flavors and powerful structure (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHot, dry weather gave ripe wines with opulent flavors and powerful structure (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2000 |
Score85 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHuge yields. Top producers made good wines, but others are light (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHuge yields. Top producers made good wines, but others are light (See all ratings) |
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Notable older vintages: 1995, 1994, 1982, 1964 |
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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
