2003 Wine

2003 Wine

Our opinion on the 2003 vintage: a heatwave year for an excellent vintage. In Bordeaux, the quality of the 2003 vintage is very good despite the extremely hot weather conditions. Some rain in September helped relieve the vineyards. The 2003 Bordeaux wines are good and balanced, they will age well.

This vintage was a subject of discord. Indeed, the Château Pavie 2003 caused a conflict between Jancis Robinson and Robert Parker, two famous wine critics. Robinson described this wine as "ridiculous," "unappetizing," and "overripe," which Parker hastened to refute.

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In Sauternes, the vintage is exceptional. This heatwave year allowed for the harvest of intensely sugar-concentrated berries. Then, the September rainfall stimulated the botrytis cinerea, essential in the production of Sauternes. The wines have a richness not seen since the 1989 and 1990 vintages.

In Burgundy, the 2003 wines are equally successful. Also affected by the scorching temperatures during the summer, the harvest was early and significantly reduced. The grapes notably had a low degree of acidity, but talented producers were able to work carefully to produce great wines. As a result, the best estates produced excellent and fruity wines, but quantities are very limited due to the small harvest.

In the Rhône Valley, the high temperatures helped make up for the late budding and made this 2003 vintage a very high-quality one. Rhône wines are rich, structured, and opulent.

  

Our advice for buying a 2003 wine

In Bordeaux, the best appellations of this vintage are Pauillac, Saint Estèphe, and Pessac Léognan. Moreover, Château Margaux, Figeac, Ausone, and Angelus managed to produce a phenomenal vintage despite the difficulties encountered.

In Burgundy, the red wines from 2003 are rich and opulent. As for the whites, some will be less suitable for aging as they may lack acidity.

In the Rhône Valley, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cornas, and Hermitage appellations offer great wines. In Châteauneuf-du-Pape, there are several notable successes.

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What are the best Bordeaux wines from 2003?

The best wines of this vintage are Château Montrose 2003, Château Leoville Barton 2003, Château Cos d'Estournel 2003, Château Margaux 2003, and Château Latour 2003.

For the Sauternes appellation, turn to the Château Climens 2003.

    

What are the best Burgundy wines from 2003?

Consider the Domaine Dugat-Py 2003, the Domaine de Marcoux Vieilles Vignes 2003, the Domaine Jamet Côte Brune 2003, the Domaine Prieure Roch Le Clos des Corvées 2003, and the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2003 in the Richebourg appellation.

   

What are the best Rhône wines from 2003?

We recommend the Château Rayas 2003 and the Domaine Vieille Julienne Cuvée Réservé 2003, which is exceptional and even received a 100/100 score from expert Robert Parker.

    

Giving a 2003 wine, an excellent gift idea

A 2003 wine is the perfect gift for a 20th birthday.

Are you looking for a great 2003 wine? Do you want to give a 2003 wine as a gift or simply taste a 2003 wine? Explore our unique cellar and find your bottle of wine. Giving a great wine from the birth year is an original and noteworthy gift. Wedding anniversary, year of meeting, retirement gift... So many occasions to offer a vintage wine to mark the event.

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