2009 harvest winemakers' blog

2009 Should Be Exceptional Throughout Bordeaux

Cabernets show great balance and richness
Posted: Oct 12, 2009 12:00am ET
By Véronique Sanders, Alexander Van Beek

The excitement here in Bordeaux is growing day by day as the Cabernets being brought in also show tremendous potential, like the Merlots, thereby confirming the quality of the vintage. The weather continues to be amazing: Record fall temperatures beat down on Bordeaux! It was 30°C (86°F) on Oct. 6 ... just like in 1929!

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