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Vintage2020 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionHigh quality despite challenges, including a spring frost, difficult flowering, hot summer, early harvest and lower yields (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionHigh quality despite challenges, including a spring frost, difficult flowering, hot summer, early harvest and lower yields (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2019 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionVines benefited from a cool, wet spring, with timely rains in July and August and ideal weather during harvest (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionVines benefited from a cool, wet spring, with timely rains in July and August and ideal weather during harvest (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2018 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionSpring rains, a cool August and a long ripening season led to fruity, vibrant reds that are approachable early (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionSpring rains, a cool August and a long ripening season led to fruity, vibrant reds that are approachable early (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionHeat and drought through summer led to fine September weather that rewarded patience; dense, concentrated reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionHeat and drought through summer led to fine September weather that rewarded patience; dense, concentrated reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionExtreme weather, with a hot summer, followed by lower temperatures; tricky for Merlot, but excellent Cabernet Franc (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionExtreme weather, with a hot summer, followed by lower temperatures; tricky for Merlot, but excellent Cabernet Franc (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionRipe and opulent, with plenty of fruit and flesh covering the solid structure; best show fine balance for aging (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionRipe and opulent, with plenty of fruit and flesh covering the solid structure; best show fine balance for aging (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCool, wet summer led to a lighter style of wines, with vibrant structure. Top wines offer ripeness and complexity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionCool, wet summer led to a lighter style of wines, with vibrant structure. Top wines offer ripeness and complexity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2013 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA cool vintage, with fresh, aromatic, elegant wines of refinement (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA cool vintage, with fresh, aromatic, elegant wines of refinement (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2012 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHot, dry year, with smaller-than-average yields; wines are dense and compact, yet fresh (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionHot, dry year, with smaller-than-average yields; wines are dense and compact, yet fresh (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2011 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRipe, fruity wines, with a mix of power, density and flesh (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe, fruity wines, with a mix of power, density and flesh (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2010 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionCool year, with a late harvest; elegant wines, with refined tannins at best, but inconsistent (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCool year, with a late harvest; elegant wines, with refined tannins at best, but inconsistent (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2009 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRipe, fruity wines, with a mix of elegance and muscle (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe, fruity wines, with a mix of elegance and muscle (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRound, fruity and well-structured, with fine aromas and vibrant profiles; some wines slightly hollow (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRound, fruity and well-structured, with fine aromas and vibrant profiles; some wines slightly hollow (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionFresh, fruity and racy; firmer and more tannic than 2006 (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFresh, fruity and racy; firmer and more tannic than 2006 (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionPerfumed and rich, yet balanced and refined. A vintage with wonderful harmony (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionPerfumed and rich, yet balanced and refined. A vintage with wonderful harmony (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRipe and balanced, with plenty of fruit and tannins (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe and balanced, with plenty of fruit and tannins (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHarmonious and elegant, with racy tannins and fresh fruit (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHarmonious and elegant, with racy tannins and fresh fruit (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionJammy; some unbalanced; a few great wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionJammy; some unbalanced; a few great wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score85 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionDespite rain, some good fruit and tannins (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionDespite rain, some good fruit and tannins (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2001 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRich and powerful, yet fresh and balanced (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRich and powerful, yet fresh and balanced (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2000 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionMaritime influence helped make balanced reds (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionMaritime influence helped make balanced reds (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1999 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSleek and racy reds; excellent Cabernets (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSleek and racy reds; excellent Cabernets (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1998 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionOpulent, exotic reds from an earlier harvest (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionOpulent, exotic reds from an earlier harvest (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1997 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionFantastic growing season; rich, structured reds (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFantastic growing season; rich, structured reds (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1996 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced and fruity reds; cool style (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced and fruity reds; cool style (See all ratings) |
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Notable older vintages: 1990, 1988, 1985 |
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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
