| 2017 |
A fruitful vintage with elegant red wines and seriously delicious whites |
93 |
91 |
An approachable vintage to drink young and mid-term, lots of pleasure to drink them young |
| 2016 |
Dark and reserved red wines with great concentration that will require mid-long term cellaring. Whites are lacking fruit concentration and energy |
87 |
93 |
Buy the reds and keep for at least a decade. Whites are drinkable but not impressive |
| 2015 |
A big vintage for both red and white. Juicy and ripe fruits |
90 |
94 |
A vintage to buy for both red and white. Most are already approachable but will age for decades. |
| 2014 |
Classic red wines with crunchy acidity and lean fruits. Whites are racy and potent |
94 |
89 |
Classic reds that are in a more reserved (closed) phase at the moment |
| 2013 |
A variable red vintage, one should focus on producer. Friendly reds with mild dry tannins and some unripeness in lower end wines. Whites are consistent, elegant and mineral focused |
89 |
87-90 |
Focus on good producers |
| 2012 |
A low yield vintage. Reds are dark with tannic structure. Whites are higher in alcohol |
87 |
88-89 |
Reds need more cellaring and whites are warm |
| 2011 |
An early harvest vintage yielding lighter but very elegant wines. Some greenness in lower end reds |
88 |
87-89 |
A lovely vintage to drink now for both red and white. Good producers managed to avoid greenness in reds |
| 2010 |
A classic vintage with gorgeous reds. Whites are warmer and generous on fruits (Note: some premox issues with whites) |
89 |
92 |
Reds are consistently great but whites are variable |
| 2009 |
An excellent vintage for reds - ripe and juicy, this will drink well over the next few decades. Whites are fruity but lower in acidity and higher in alcohol |
88-90 |
94 |
Buy as much reds as you can, especially from your favourite producers. Both reds are whites are drinking beautifully today. |
| 2008 |
Reds are maturing earlier than expected. Whites are heavy and missing some tension (Note: High premox risk) |
86 |
87 |
Reds are maturing faster than expected, drinking well now. Whites are rich, lovely if not premoxed |
| 2007 |
Reds are light and pretty, some greenness in lower end wines. Whites are racy and focused |
90 |
87-88 |
Better producers made perfumed and elegant reds, lesser wines are light and green. Whites are nervy with good energy |
| 2006 |
A patchy vintage. Reds are maturing, dark fruited with mild game. Whites lack fruit concentration. |
85 |
88 |
Reds are drinking beautifully today, rich and meaty. Whites are clumpsy and lacks character |
| 2005 |
A monumental vintage for reds, incredible concentration and phenolic ripeness, most reds are still infants. Whites are ripe and maturing |
86-87 |
94-95 |
Buy as much reds as you can, especially from your favourite producers. Do research before buying whites |
| 2004 |
Reds are green and austere. Whites are beautiful, great acidity and purity |
90-92 |
85 |
Highly recommend the whites, crisp and tense. Avoid reds |
| 2003 |
Reds are warm and jammy. Whites should be avoided |
75-78 |
82-86 |
A vintage to avoid with the exception of a handful of top red wine winemakers |
| 2002 |
Reds are etheral and incredibly drinkable. Whites are ripe and concentrated (Note: High risk of premox) |
89-91 |
92 |
Highly recommend the reds, gorgeous to drink now and to age. Whites can be great too but be cautious of premox |
| 2001 |
Classic and elegant reds. Whites are fully matured balanced but missing concentration |
86 |
87-89 |
Classic reds, pure and mineral driven |
| 2000 |
High yield vintage. Reds are light and lower in acidity. Whites are restrained |
86? |
86-87 |
Reds are light, target Premier/ Grand Cru |
| 1999 |
Reds are rich but very tannic. Whites are generous and charming |
91-92 |
87-89 |
An overrated red vintage, avoid producers that are rustic and masuline style. Whites are stunning |
| 1998 |
Reds are meaty and structured. Whites are beefy and fully matured |
88-89 |
85-86 |
No need to look out for reds from this vintage |
| 1997 |
Reds are light and elegant, some greenness, similar style to 2007. Whites are textured |
88 |
87-88 |
I have a soft spot for this vintage, light and elegant reds, underrated |
| 1996 |
Reds are higher in acidity, meaty and slightly clumpsy. Whites are rich and concentrated, great longevity |
93 |
85 |
Reds are light, only buy from reliable producers. Whites are gorgeous |
| 1995 |
Reds are sturdy with masculine tannins. Whites are rich and ripe, lower in acidity |
90 |
89 |
Structured wines |
| 1994 |
Reds are green, astringent and diluted |
n.a. |
70 |
Avoid |
| 1993 |
Classic red wines. Whites are rustic and traditional with sharp acidity |
87 |
91 |
Highly recommend on reds |
| 1992 |
Reds have vegetal tones. Whites are bright and rich, great balance |
92 |
85 |
Whites are rich and balanced, drinking beautifully |
| 1991 |
An overlooked vintage for reds, charming fruits and elegant body. |
n.a. |
90-91 |
Highly recommend the reds especially on the higher-end |
| 1990 |
Reds are rich and firm, built for the long haul. |
n.a. |
90 |
Reds are great but overpriced? |
