Vintages The 1961 vintage, a great post-war vintage. by Julie Berteloot 21 May 2024 The low volume of harvests inevitably increased the prices of wines from the vintage 1961. Reduced by bad weather, production ended up being improved by the rains triggered after the … Continue Reading 21 May 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages The 1945 vintage: a very good vintage. by Julie Berteloot 30 April 2024 The heavens blessed us with one of the most celebrated vintages of the 20th century. The combination of exceptional grape quality and a very small harvest due to weather conditions … Continue Reading 30 April 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages The 1984 vintage. by Julie Berteloot 10 March 2024 The 1984 vintage was mediocre in almost all regions due to very poor weather conditions. The great chateaux and estates still managed to produce some fine bottles. Bordeaux: A small … Continue Reading 10 March 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages 1971: a vintage all too soon forgotten by Lou Heriche 28 February 2024 Bordeaux 1971: a good vintage in small quantities The year began with a bitterly cold January (-8°), followed by a very wet February with temperatures barely above 0°. March followed … Continue Reading 28 February 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages Vintage 1970, one of the most prolific of the decade by Lou Heriche 1 February 2024 Bordeaux 1970, a vintage of abundant quality Thanks to favorable climatic conditions, 1970 was a year of great abundance. In fact, despite a few fluctuations, the spring allowed for successful … Continue Reading 1 February 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages Our opinion on the 1990 vintage by Lou Heriche 4 January 2024 1990, one of the best vintages of the 20th century in France The 1990 vintage is an exceptional vintage in France which produces rich and abundant wines. It is also … Continue Reading 4 January 2024 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
VintagesVintages The 1954 vintage, a contrasting vintage by Julie Berteloot 9 November 2023 Bordeaux 1954, a vintage too quickly forgotten The 1954 vintage is a rather forgotten Bordeaux vintage, located between two great vintages, 1953 and 1955. It is not as poorly regarded … Continue Reading 9 November 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Did you know ?UncategorizedVintages Vintage 1974, a disappointing vintage by Lou Heriche 12 October 2023 Bordeaux 1974, when the rain ruins everything After a rather ordinary spring, the month of May started with heavy rains, followed by frost which hit parts of the Médoc on … Continue Reading 12 October 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages Is 1994 a good vintage? by Lou Heriche 14 September 2023 The 1994 vintage was of average quality throughout the French vineyards, even if it was better than the three previous vintages. 1994 was not an exceptional vintage, but some regions … Continue Reading 14 September 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vintages Our review of the 2004 vintage by Lou Heriche 20 July 2023 Are you looking for a 2004 wine for a tasting, to celebrate a birthday or to build up your cellar of old wines? Discover our full review of the 2004 … Continue Reading 20 July 2023 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail