Denis Dubourdieu’s vintage report
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Intro
The 2008, 2009, and 2010 vintages, the culmination of a highly unusual decade including only good and great years, constitute an admirable trilogy. Wine enthusiasts the world over will compare their relative qualities for many years to come.
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Thanks to several factors – summerlike weather in spring, a growing season ahead of schedule from beginning [...]
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Winter and Spring 2011
Other than an especially cold month of December (table I), the winter of 2010-2011 was not at all harsh. Temperatures were close to normal in January and slightly above average in February. The winter was also dry, and prefigured drought conditions that had a strong influence on the 2011 vintage. March was warmer and drier [...]
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Summer
Early véraison as well, in July, accompanied by major water stress.
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During a “normal” year in Bordeaux (with a relatively wet winter and spring), a hot, dry month of July is conducive to both a certain degree of water stress and a halt to vine growth at véraison. This is the third most important factor for [...]
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Vintage Report
Neil Sommerfelt MW – Vintage Report
Vintage 2011 reminds us of 2001 or maybe even 2008, but with more concentration ….cooler and more restrained in style than either 2009 or 2010, but with a defined ‘classic’ Bordeaux profile evident in the best wines.
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Denis Dubourdieu’s vintage report
The 2008, 2009, and 2010 vintages, the culmination of a highly unusual decade including only good and great years, constitute an admirable trilogy. Wine enthusiasts the world over will compare their relative qualities for many years to come.
Read more >