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Vintage2021 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionAfter an early spring and a hot, uneven June, the season turned into one of coolest in recent years, with even ripening and yields back in the normal range, though spates of September rains held the harvest down. Not generally declared, but many houses bottled single-quinta wines, with the best showing floral aromatics and fresh acidity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionAfter an early spring and a hot, uneven June, the season turned into one of coolest in recent years, with even ripening and yields back in the normal range, though spates of September rains held the harvest down. Not generally declared, but many houses bottled single-quinta wines, with the best showing floral aromatics and fresh acidity (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2020 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionExtremely hot and dry, resulting in the smallest crop on record. Not widely declared, but there are some noteworthy wines, many with broad, lush profiles that should mature on the early side (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionExtremely hot and dry, resulting in the smallest crop on record. Not widely declared, but there are some noteworthy wines, many with broad, lush profiles that should mature on the early side (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2019 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionA dry year, with cooler temperatures, yielded elegant, understated wines that are reserved in style; few general declarations and more single-quinta bottlings (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA dry year, with cooler temperatures, yielded elegant, understated wines that are reserved in style; few general declarations and more single-quinta bottlings (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2018 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionThe quality run continues, though a general declaration was not made; wines are concentrated and pure, yet yields are down (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionThe quality run continues, though a general declaration was not made; wines are concentrated and pure, yet yields are down (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionA rare back-to-back general declaration thanks to a very warm, very dry season, leading to intensely concentrated wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA rare back-to-back general declaration thanks to a very warm, very dry season, leading to intensely concentrated wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionA generally declared vintage, with the wines showing exuberant fruit, racy acidity and tightly focused structure (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA generally declared vintage, with the wines showing exuberant fruit, racy acidity and tightly focused structure (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionSolid, but not generally declared, with most houses releasing only single-quinta bottlings; the best are ripe, fresh and driven (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionSolid, but not generally declared, with most houses releasing only single-quinta bottlings; the best are ripe, fresh and driven (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionCharming wines from a harvest dampened by rain; lighter-bodied and racier. Not widely declared (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionCharming wines from a harvest dampened by rain; lighter-bodied and racier. Not widely declared (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2011 |
Score99 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionPowerful and elegant, with concentrated fruit flavors and plenty of grip; a benchmark vintage (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionPowerful and elegant, with concentrated fruit flavors and plenty of grip; a benchmark vintage (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2007 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowHold |
DescriptionStructured yet refined; balanced and harmonious, with precise and defined ripe fruit and polished tannins (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionStructured yet refined; balanced and harmonious, with precise and defined ripe fruit and polished tannins (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA scorching hot year across Europe, but more typical for the Douro. Wines are remarkably fresh and aromatic, with lovely ripe fruit and powerful yet silky tannins (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionA scorching hot year across Europe, but more typical for the Douro. Wines are remarkably fresh and aromatic, with lovely ripe fruit and powerful yet silky tannins (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2000 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionReduced crop, but remaining grapes harvested in ideal condition; the naturally lower yields produced wines that are ripe, focused and stylish, with serious underlying structure (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionReduced crop, but remaining grapes harvested in ideal condition; the naturally lower yields produced wines that are ripe, focused and stylish, with serious underlying structure (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1997 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionThe second general declaration of the modern era, with textbook wines offering lovely aromas, firm tannic backbones and a complement of ripe fruit (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionThe second general declaration of the modern era, with textbook wines offering lovely aromas, firm tannic backbones and a complement of ripe fruit (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1995 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionExtremely fruity, well-structured, with fine tannins, good length (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionExtremely fruity, well-structured, with fine tannins, good length (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1994 |
Score99 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionClassic vintage; superlative structure, fabulous harmony (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionClassic vintage; superlative structure, fabulous harmony (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1992 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionConcentrated, tannic and fruity; best are classics (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionConcentrated, tannic and fruity; best are classics (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1991 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRacy, harmonious, rich (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRacy, harmonious, rich (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1987 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced and elegant, with good finesse (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced and elegant, with good finesse (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1985 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionOpulent and intense, but some variability (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionOpulent and intense, but some variability (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1983 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionPowerful, tannic and ageworthy (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionPowerful, tannic and ageworthy (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1982 |
Score84 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionSweet and raisiny; unbalanced (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSweet and raisiny; unbalanced (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1980 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSolid and well-structured, with focused fruit (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSolid and well-structured, with focused fruit (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1978 |
Score84 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionFruity, soft and ready (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFruity, soft and ready (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1977 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionTough, tannic and complex; ageless (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionTough, tannic and complex; ageless (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1975 |
Score80 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionLight and one-dimensional, but fruity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLight and one-dimensional, but fruity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1970 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHarmonious and well-structured, with intense fruit (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHarmonious and well-structured, with intense fruit (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1967 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionAngular and elegant; focused fruit (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAngular and elegant; focused fruit (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1966 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionIron backbone; fresh, with good concentration (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionIron backbone; fresh, with good concentration (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1963 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCopious fruit; forceful and extremely ageworthy (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCopious fruit; forceful and extremely ageworthy (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1960 |
Score87 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced, sweet and elegant; at its peak (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced, sweet and elegant; at its peak (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1955 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHarmonious, refined, fruity, solid (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHarmonious, refined, fruity, solid (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1950 |
Score86 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSubtle, sweet, soft (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSubtle, sweet, soft (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1948 |
Score99 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionMassive, superripe, powerful (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionMassive, superripe, powerful (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1947 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced, integrated, attractive (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced, integrated, attractive (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1945 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSuperlative quality; concentrated (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSuperlative quality; concentrated (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1935 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionAromatic, refined, firmly structured (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAromatic, refined, firmly structured (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1927 |
Score100 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSuperb concentration; balanced (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSuperb concentration; balanced (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1917 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRipe, rich, flavorful (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe, rich, flavorful (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1911 |
Score80 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionAttractive, fruity, ripe (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAttractive, fruity, ripe (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1908 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced and flavorful (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced and flavorful (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1904 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionDelicate, balanced, fruity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionDelicate, balanced, fruity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1900 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionClassy, balanced, delicate (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionClassy, balanced, delicate (See all ratings) |
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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
