Don't Forget the Whites: Bordeaux's 1992 and 1993 white wines turned out better than the current crop of reds

e-mail

View the entire table of contents
for the May 31, 1995 issue

See Also
Angelo Gaja Buys More Prime Barolo Land
America's Dessert: The story behind America's favorite pie, and how to keep the crust light and flaky
No Rush for 1994 Cabernet: A first look at the baby vintage from California, and an advisory that there's little need to buy futures
Rebel With a Cause: Didier Dagueneau's outspoken manner ruffles feathers in the Loire, but his convictions advance the quality of Pouilly-Fumé
Another French Revolution
A New Wave: Chef Eric Ripert and Maguy Le Coze have paid homage to Le Bernardin's founding chef, Gilbert Le Coze
A Love Affair Of Art and Life: When famous artists began designing Mouton-Rothschild's labels,the world of Bordeaux changed forever

Issue: May 31, 1995

May 31, 1995 Don't Forget the Whites Bordeaux's 1992 and 1993 white wines turned out better than the current crop of reds By James Suckling and Per-Henrik Mansson It would be a mistake to write off Bordeaux's 1992 and 1993 white wines just because the classified growths of the Médoc and some famous Pomerol estates produced many red wines that were below par in those years.

For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands May 31, 1995.

To continue reading this page, become a WineSpectator.com member today!

Do you have a Wine Spectator magazine subscription? Save 50% on your Online Membership right now!