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Vintage2018 |
Score93–96 |
Drink WindowNYR |
DescriptionA bountiful year of healthy fruit, with the potential for wines of great expression and length (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA bountiful year of healthy fruit, with the potential for wines of great expression and length (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score83 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionA small crop of heterogeneous character and soft, modest wines; not a vintage year for most houses (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA small crop of heterogeneous character and soft, modest wines; not a vintage year for most houses (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionFrost, hail, rain, mildew and extreme heat resulted in a reduced crop, yet fine harvest conditions delivered wines of balance and expression, with Pinot Noir faring better than Chardonnay (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionFrost, hail, rain, mildew and extreme heat resulted in a reduced crop, yet fine harvest conditions delivered wines of balance and expression, with Pinot Noir faring better than Chardonnay (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA hot, dry growing season yielded clean, ripe fruit. Pinot Noir excelled, with generous wines of good intensity and balance (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA hot, dry growing season yielded clean, ripe fruit. Pinot Noir excelled, with generous wines of good intensity and balance (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionCool, rainy conditions through summer led to fair September weather, producing a large crop of fresh, approachable wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionCool, rainy conditions through summer led to fair September weather, producing a large crop of fresh, approachable wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2013 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA cool spring led to a delayed growing season and a late September harvest, yielding many vibrant and balanced examples that are approachable but with good aging potential; Chardonnay excelled (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA cool spring led to a delayed growing season and a late September harvest, yielding many vibrant and balanced examples that are approachable but with good aging potential; Chardonnay excelled (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2012 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA challenging season, with a miraculous recovery at harvest yielding a small but exceptional crop; ripe and harmonious (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA challenging season, with a miraculous recovery at harvest yielding a small but exceptional crop; ripe and harmonious (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2011 |
Score79 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionApproach cautiously; very few houses declared a vintage due to heterogenous fruit at harvest (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionApproach cautiously; very few houses declared a vintage due to heterogenous fruit at harvest (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2010 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionLimited releases available from this erratic vintage; Chardonnay fared best as mid-August rains led to widespread rot for Pinots (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionLimited releases available from this erratic vintage; Chardonnay fared best as mid-August rains led to widespread rot for Pinots (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2009 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA warm season yielded harmonious wines with fine expression; approachable, with good overall quality (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionA warm season yielded harmonious wines with fine expression; approachable, with good overall quality (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionVivid, well-structured wines in a classic style, with fine textural finesse; potentially long-lived (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionVivid, well-structured wines in a classic style, with fine textural finesse; potentially long-lived (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionDue to the challenging growing season few houses declared this vintage; top producers offer fresh, accessible versions (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionDue to the challenging growing season few houses declared this vintage; top producers offer fresh, accessible versions (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionWell-structured and generous; the best offer fine integration and expression (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWell-structured and generous; the best offer fine integration and expression (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionOpen-knit and approachable versions capable of short-term cellaring; Chardonnay fared best (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionOpen-knit and approachable versions capable of short-term cellaring; Chardonnay fared best (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionAn abundant harvest; sleek and vibrant in style, particularly for Chardonnay (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAn abundant harvest; sleek and vibrant in style, particularly for Chardonnay (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionFew houses declared this torrid vintage, with little Chardonnay due to April frosts; the best can be sumptuous, but some inconsistency (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFew houses declared this torrid vintage, with little Chardonnay due to April frosts; the best can be sumptuous, but some inconsistency (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionThe best year since 1996, with complexity and richness backed by firm, lively structures; the finest will repay cellaring (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionThe best year since 1996, with complexity and richness backed by firm, lively structures; the finest will repay cellaring (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2000 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionThe top examples are balanced, with vibrant structures and finesse; medium- to full-bodied (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionThe top examples are balanced, with vibrant structures and finesse; medium- to full-bodied (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1999 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRipe, healthy grapes made generous wines; round and fresh despite low acidity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe, healthy grapes made generous wines; round and fresh despite low acidity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1998 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionRich, elegant wines, with good balance and intensity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRich, elegant wines, with good balance and intensity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1997 |
Score87 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionLean and firm; the best are balanced, but some are tart (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLean and firm; the best are balanced, but some are tart (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1996 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionRipe and intense; firmly structured and potentially long-lived (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe and intense; firmly structured and potentially long-lived (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1995 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionRich, generous and balanced; particularly successful for Chardonnay (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRich, generous and balanced; particularly successful for Chardonnay (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1990 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionBig, powerful and full-flavored (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBig, powerful and full-flavored (See all ratings) |
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Notable older vintages: 1988, 1985, 1982, 1973, 1971, 1964, 1961, 1959, 1953, 1949 |
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Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.
SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR
