FranceBurgundy/Côtes de Nuits Reds
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Vintage2018 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionBig, dense, fleshy and fruity reds, with youthful appeal; some verge on jammy, but most show freshness and balance |
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DescriptionBig, dense, fleshy and fruity reds, with youthful appeal; some verge on jammy, but most show freshness and balance |
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Vintage2017 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionBalanced, fresh and approachable wines with purity; the best have the structure to age 20 years |
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DescriptionBalanced, fresh and approachable wines with purity; the best have the structure to age 20 years |
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Vintage2016 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionFresh, juicy and elegant, revealing dark fruit flavors; spring frosts drastically reduced yields in some areas |
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DescriptionFresh, juicy and elegant, revealing dark fruit flavors; spring frosts drastically reduced yields in some areas |
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Vintage2015 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionSpring rains offset the hot, dry summer, resulting in lush and ripe yet balanced reds at all levels |
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DescriptionSpring rains offset the hot, dry summer, resulting in lush and ripe yet balanced reds at all levels |
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Vintage2014 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionJuicy cherry and berry flavors, with freshness and tension; lower alcohol. The best have added depth and energy |
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DescriptionJuicy cherry and berry flavors, with freshness and tension; lower alcohol. The best have added depth and energy |
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Vintage2013 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionLow yields resulted in crisp, light-bodied Pinot Noirs with vibrant acidity and ripe fruit flavors |
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DescriptionLow yields resulted in crisp, light-bodied Pinot Noirs with vibrant acidity and ripe fruit flavors |
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Vintage2012 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionDense, concentrated reds, with pure fruit, elegance and freshness; the best should age very well |
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DescriptionDense, concentrated reds, with pure fruit, elegance and freshness; the best should age very well |
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Vintage2011 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionElegant, perfumed wines, with vibrant acidity, pure fruit and juicy textures for near- to medium-term enjoyment |
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DescriptionElegant, perfumed wines, with vibrant acidity, pure fruit and juicy textures for near- to medium-term enjoyment |
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Vintage2010 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionRipe fruit and tannins, with vivid acidity; vibrant, charming reds with balance and focus |
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DescriptionRipe fruit and tannins, with vivid acidity; vibrant, charming reds with balance and focus |
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Vintage2009 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionCharming and fluid, with ripe, pure fruit; some wines soft, overripe, for early drinking |
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DescriptionCharming and fluid, with ripe, pure fruit; some wines soft, overripe, for early drinking |
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Vintage2008 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionLate harvest and small crop due to dehydration, botrytis; strict sorting necessary for vibrant reds with flesh and concentration |
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DescriptionLate harvest and small crop due to dehydration, botrytis; strict sorting necessary for vibrant reds with flesh and concentration |
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Vintage2007 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionMeticulous sorting produced very good grapes; fruity, vivid, elegant reds for early to mid-term drinking. Good success in Gevrey-Chambertin |
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DescriptionMeticulous sorting produced very good grapes; fruity, vivid, elegant reds for early to mid-term drinking. Good success in Gevrey-Chambertin |
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Vintage2006 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA surprise; charming, fruity reds, with ripeness and balance. The best will age |
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DescriptionA surprise; charming, fruity reds, with ripeness and balance. The best will age |
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Vintage2005 |
Score98 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionRipe and dense, yet pure and balanced, with plenty of structure. A sensational vintage with longevity; ranks among the best since 1978 |
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DescriptionRipe and dense, yet pure and balanced, with plenty of structure. A sensational vintage with longevity; ranks among the best since 1978 |
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Vintage2004 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionThe best wines are elegant, pure and balanced, despite difficult growing conditions |
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DescriptionThe best wines are elegant, pure and balanced, despite difficult growing conditions |
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Vintage2003 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionExotic, ripe and concentrated; the best are destined to be classics |
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DescriptionExotic, ripe and concentrated; the best are destined to be classics |
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Vintage2002 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionFresh, balanced and elegant. Successful from top to bottom; regional wines offer value |
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DescriptionFresh, balanced and elegant. Successful from top to bottom; regional wines offer value |
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Vintage2001 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionLean, structured reds, yet ripe and potentially long-lived |
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DescriptionLean, structured reds, yet ripe and potentially long-lived |
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Vintage2000 |
Score86 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionTop wines are ripe, soft and seductive; many lack structure |
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DescriptionTop wines are ripe, soft and seductive; many lack structure |
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Vintage1999 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionTop-tier domaines offer juicy, rich and vibrant Pinots |
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DescriptionTop-tier domaines offer juicy, rich and vibrant Pinots |
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Vintage1998 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionUneven due to frost, hail and rot; the best are ripe, dense and tannic |
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DescriptionUneven due to frost, hail and rot; the best are ripe, dense and tannic |
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Vintage1997 |
Score85 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionA warm year resulted in ripe, round Pinots low in natural acidity |
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DescriptionA warm year resulted in ripe, round Pinots low in natural acidity |
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Vintage1996 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionImpressively vibrant and balanced, high in acidity, with focused berry flavors and ripe tannins. Large crop produced some diluted wines |
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DescriptionImpressively vibrant and balanced, high in acidity, with focused berry flavors and ripe tannins. Large crop produced some diluted wines |
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Vintage1995 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionThe best are elegant and firm, with ripe fruit and refined tannins |
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DescriptionThe best are elegant and firm, with ripe fruit and refined tannins |
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Notable older vintages: 1971, 1966, 1964, 1959, 1953, 1949
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Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.
SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR
