2020 VINTAGE CHART Bottles to Save for Later and Which to Enjoy 1949, 1947, 1945 a GENERAL RATINGS MATURITY P Right Now
GREAT OLDER VINTAGES FRANCE opping open a bottle of wine shouldn’t be a shot Pomerol/ in the dark. To aid in your vinous adventures, Saint-Émilion: Wine Enthusiast is here with advice on which 1989, 1985, 1982, 1978, 1970, 1964, 1961, 1959, 1955, 1953, 2020 VINTAGE CHART bottles to save for later and which to enjoy 1949, 1947, 1945 A GENERAL RATINGS MATURITY P right now. Just check our latest vintage chart Médoc: 1986, 1982, 1978, GUIDE TO THE 98–100 Classic to get an idea of what to expect. But remember, while our 1970, 1966, 1961, 1959, 1955, Hold QUALITY & 94–97 Superb expert reviewers base these ratings and maturity estimates 1953, 1949, 1947, 1945 90–93 Excellent Can drink, not yet at peak DRINKABILITY on their vast tasting experience and interviews with local Graves: 1982, 1978, 1970, OF THE 87–89 Very Good Ready, at peak maturity 1964, 1959, 1955, 1953, 1949, 83–86 Good winemakers, we can’t absolutely guarantee every bottle will 1947, 1945 WORLD’S Can drink, may be past peak live up or down to generalizations—in the world of wine, WINES 80–82 Acceptable Sauternes: 1988, In decline, may be undrinkable NV Not Vintage Year there are exceptions to every rule. Maturity estimates also 1986, 1983, 1976, 1975, 1967 NR Not Rated Not a declared vintage/no data assume proper storage conditions over the life of the wine. Red Burgundy: 1985, 1978, 1976, 1971, 1969, United States 1959, 1952, 1949, 1947, 1945 Region Wine Variety 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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