2014
Vintage Quality: Good
Current Status: Ready to drink, suitable for further aging
The 2014 vintage in Bordeaux is often overlooked but contains some great gems. A mild winter with plenty of rain led to early budding. Despite the threat of rot and a severe hailstorm in June, the Indian summer in September and warm October saved the vintage.
The resulting yields were of average size but generally of high quality. Dry white wines had ripe fruit flavors thanks to the late summer and good acidity. The best examples were complex with subtropical notes, though others lacked elegance, suppressed by the late heat in the growing season.
The red wines were classic, and some very notable ones were made. The best wines had concentrated, pure fruit, good acidity, and smooth fine tannins. Although many wines were accessible in character, they were not lacking in complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wines from Left Bank estates in Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe, Pessac-Léognan, and Saint-Julien were particularly successful. Great examples can be found throughout Bordeaux.
The 2014 vintage is excellent, with many wines excellent for drinking now, and the best should hold well for many years in cellars.
Croix Mouton 2014 - the Merlot harvest took place from 1 to 12 October, which is almost two weeks...
A very unusual dry white wine from Sauternes, an area renowned for its sweet, botrytised wines....
Made from 100% old vine Merlot, the wine is soft, approachable and a real favourite thanks to its direct,...
The 2014 reveals intense aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant with hints of liquorice and grilled...
Château Belle-Vue 2014 impresses with its freshness and balance, reflecting the character of this vi...
Petit Manou is an example of how dedication, exceptional space and extreme attention to detail...
"The rich fruitiness of this 80% Merlot wine is immediately apparent at first glance. It comes from a large 116...
Aromas of dark fruits such as plum and blackcurrant, with hints of cedar and tobacco. On the palate, the wine...
The wine from the 2014 vintage is characterized by a medium-bodied, bright, dry, fresh, with a focus on...
The taste of this wine represents the full spectrum that Merlot has to offer: excellent fruit notes,...
Château Beauséjour 2014 offers a great balance between fruitiness and structure. It has a bright rub...
The flavour is dominated by plum, blackberry and fig with hints of leather. The tannins add liveliness to the wine. The fruit...
