Bordeaux 2015, an exceptional vintage

One month after the tastings of Bordeaux 2015, The critics' verdict has just been delivered: the 2015 vintage has Bordeaux is an exceptional vintage, with a quality level equivalent to the 2009 and 2010 vintages. The wines produced at Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Pessac-Léognan, Margaux, Haut-Médoc, Sauternes And Barsac could also be the best wines never produced in Bordeaux

Bordeaux 2015a splendid vintage

From this 2015 vintage, It should be noted that it can be enjoyed in its youth and has excellent aging potential. If it is qualitatively superior to the 2010 Saint-Émilion, Margaux, Sauternes, Barsac and, in dry white from Pessac-Léognan, the 2015 vintage is quite comparable to 2010 or 2009 in terms of appellations Pomerol, Pessac-Léognan And Haut-Médoc. It is also at a level comparable to 2005 in Pauillac And Saint-Estèphe which was nevertheless considered disappointing. Saint-Julien, Its quality level is intermediate between 2009 and 2005. If exit prices remain at a moderate level, as suggested by the start of the campaign, the 2015 vintage in Bordeaux Primeur It promises to be a truly memorable tasting experience. It will be highly sought after in 15 to 25 years, as is generally the case with consistent vintages like 1990.

Robert Parker and the Seven Samurai

In the absence of Robert Parker, whose influence on the price and evolution of Bordeaux wines was considerable, we chose to consider the average scores of leading critics with recognized international renown. Our 7 Samurai are Neal Martin (Wine Advocate), James Molesworth (Wine Spectaor), Jean Marc Quarin, Jancis Robinson, James Suckling, Antonio Galloni (Vinous), and René Gabriel.

The table below allows us to compare the average scores of these 7 critics on the 2009, 2010 and 2015 vintages on a non-exhaustive selection of the most Grands Crus Classés.

List of Bordeaux 2015 en primeur wine notes compiled with our partner Wine Decider

This ranking was compiled with the help of our partner Wine Decider.

What will be the exit prices of these? Bordeaux Primeurs 2015 While we wait for the answer, Cavissima reminds you who sets the price.