For Bordeaux, the 2008 vintage was a good year, but perhaps stopped short of great. The weather threw a few surprises, with the growing season kicking off with a mild winter. Early spring saw cool, damp weather, which prompted both rot and disease, making spraying essential.
Was 2008 a good year for French wine?
France enjoyed a reasonable year, with some nice examples coming from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Alsace. Champagne delivered a legendary year, producing some truly great wines….Most Popular 2008 Vintage.
| Wine Name | Petrus, Pomerol, France |
|---|---|
| Grape | Merlot |
| Popularity | 5th |
| Score | 95 |
| Avg Price | $3,654 |
Is 2018 a good year for Bordeaux?
2018 Vintage – Bordeaux Despite initially challenging weather, the 2018 Bordeaux vintage was excellent possibly even legendary. The winter was unusually wet and remained so throughout the spring. These warm, wet conditions did, however, prompt an outbreak of downy mildew which threatened various vineyards.
How is the 2019 Bordeaux vintage?
2019 Vintage – Bordeaux. For Bordeaux, the 2019 vintage is shaping up to be an excellent one. Both the late winter and early spring were unusually dry and mild, prompting early budburst. A cold snap in April and May saw seasonal frosts and hail strikes, but damage was thankfully minimal, although some yields were cut.
Is 2018 a good year for Margaux?
Overall, the 2018 vintage for Margaux was largely very good but due to the size of the appellation, quality can vary considerably, and careful research is advisable. Although some wines will likely make very attractive early drinking, the vast majority will benefit from some time in the cellar.
How was 2020 vintage in Bordeaux?
2020 Bordeaux was also an early vintage. Early vintages more often than not tend to be good years, with opulent styles. Though the vintage was early, with its frost, mildew and drought, it was not an easy vintage as Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, recalls.
What was the 2020 Bordeaux vintage like?
2020 white Bordeaux wine performed quite well this year. The wines are ripe, sweet, crisp, juicy, and fresh. While the crop was small for Sauternes and Barsac producers, (some estates reported yields 50% less than normal) and Botrytis did not develop until quite late in the growing season, the quality is quite good.
