Is 2008 a good Bordeaux year?
For Bordeaux, the 2008 vintage was a good year, but perhaps stopped short of great. The weather threw a few surprises, with the growing season kicking off with a mild winter. Early spring saw cool, damp weather, which prompted both rot and disease, making spraying essential.
Was 2008 a good year for red wine?
Overall, the 2008 vintage was good but, for most regions, it stopped short of being truly excellent. For the New World, the year was generally very good, with Australia having an extremely successful vintage. However, California, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Chile also produced some very good wines.
Was 2007 a good year for Bordeaux?
Due to its early drinking character, 2007 Bordeaux wine would been perfect for restaurants, or for new collectors wanting their first taste of Bordeaux wine. In fact, all the white wines from Bordeaux that year were strong. Sauternes and Barsac also produced some of the finest wines in their history.
What does Bordeaux pair with?
White Bordeaux wine, due to its freshness and flavor profile pairs with almost any white food: shell fish, fish of all types, oysters, clams, mussels, sushi, veal, chicken, pork etc.
How many wines are in the Bordeaux 2008 Vintage?
Jane Anson reports on a tasting of more than 70 Bordeaux 2008 wines, including first growths, and hosted this month by the BI merchant in the 10th anniversary of the vintage. Decanter Premium members can view Jane’s tasting notes and ratings alongside the report.
What was the weather like in Bordeaux in 2008?
The 2008 Bordeaux wine harvest got off to an auspicious start after the moderate winter conditions. Problems with mold and mildew, cool temperatures and rain were pervasive. Flowering was uneven and delayed.
What was the weather like in Bordeaux in September?
On September 29 in Bordeaux, in contrast, the harvesters were feeling fairly relaxed. It hadn’t been the easiest of years. Extremely changeable conditions, starting with a difficult Spring that created diseases pressure, with some shattering (coulure) that led to uneven ripening later in the season.