Bordeaux Primeurs 2015: Neal Martin's ratings, Team Parker
Robert Parker announced his withdrawal from Bordeaux tastings a few days ago. Wine lovers and professionals are in a state of shock.awaiting the notes of his replacement Neal MartinWe don't yet know if his influence will be as great as that of his mentor. Robert Parker but his grades still benefit from the Parker warranty !
Vintage analysis by Neal Martin
- An excellent vintage
Even if the quality in the region is not not as consistent as the 2009 and 2010 vintagesIts quality is approaching that of another exceptional year: 2005.
- Greatest achievements: Margaux, Pessac-Léognan & right bank
The best wines of this vintage are located in Southern Médoc with the names Margaux and Pessac-Léognan. The Right Bank also produced remarkable wines at Pomerol And Saint-Emilion or even the satellite names surrounding them.
- Charming wines with significant aging potential
Neal Martin seems to have appreciated the aromatic purity of the 2015s and their velvety texturesThese are very pleasant tastings that may tempt many consumers to open them in their youth. However, the very best wines deserve to be... stay in the cellar and some will need more than 20 years before they fully reveal themselves.
- Saint-Emilion high alcohol levels
The intense heat of summer 2015 resulted in the production wines with high alcohol contentThe majority of Saint-Emilion reaching alcohol levels around 14.3-14.8%. However, these wines retain a beautiful balance and one pure expression of the terroir.
- Don't forget the Sauternes
Sweet wines benefit from a wonderful balance between sugar (130-150g per liter) but also a beautiful tension and above all a acidity.
Neal Martin's favorites
- Château Belair-Monange 95-97
- Château Canon 98-100
- Château Cheval Blanc 97-99
- Château Figeac 97-99
- Château Haut-Brion 98-100
- Château Margaux 98-100
- Petrus 98-100
- Château Mouton-Rothschild 97-99
- Château Rauzan-Ségla 96-98
- Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 97-99
- Vieux Château Certan 98-100
- Château Yquem 98-100
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