Was 2009 a good year for Bordeaux?

For Bordeaux, the 2009 vintage is widely regarded as legendary. The year produced excellent wines across the board, including those from the sweet wine appellations of Sauternes and Barsac. Although, the growing season began with a warm early spring, both March and April brought rain.

Is 2018 a good year for St Emilion?

2018 Saint Emilion was saved by the hottest, driest, sunniest vintage conditions since 2003. Barely any rain fell from July to harvest. The terroirs that were able retain enough moisture to feed the vines produced incredible wines.

What is a Left Bank Bordeaux?

The Left Bank encompasses the Médoc wine region north of Bordeaux. Its four best-known appellations – from north to south – are St-Estèphe, Pauillac, St-Julien and Margaux. It also encompasses Haut-Médoc, Listrac-Médoc and Moulis-en-Médoc appellations.

Was 2008 a good year for Bordeaux?

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 2009 a good year in Napa?

And 2009 was a much better than “decent” vintage, with a temperate growing season that featured slow ripening and a larger-than-average harvest.

What is St Emilion wine like?

The Merlot in St. Emilion offers tasters lush, soft textures, richness, and concentration with flavors of plums, blackberry, licorice, chocolate, and black cherry. The Cabernet Franc adds aromatic qualities like flowers and spice as well as tannin and structure.

Is Petrus Left Bank?

Big Left Bank players include names like Chateaux Margaux, Lafite, and Mouton Rothschild. Right Bank Bordeaux has fewer heavy hitters, though the heavy hitters hit, well, heavily — wines such as Petrus, which is actually the most expensive wine in all of Bordeaux, and Cheval Blanc. It’s simple but a lot to remember.