Pauillac harbor, Medoc, Gironde, France
The introduction to this article is the same provided in a companion article about right bank 2021 Bordeaux wines.
The year 2021 was a challenging vintage for Bordeaux, and generally produced wines of less consistency than those of 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Should Bordeaux wines from this vintage be regarded with less respect than those from other more reputed or ‘stellar’ years? Not at all. Three factors from the past fifty years—improved viticultural techniques in the field, improved thermodynamics of fermentation in cellars, and winemakers working in two hemispheres per year, hence doubling their experience—have resulted in more vintages now exhibiting better overall quality throughout the world, including in Bordeaux.
Generally, most 2021 wines improved slightly during the past two years.
When reading the reviews below, remember that wine ‘scores’ are subjective; it is best to discover any vintage yourself by tasting various bottles.
Château Magnol. Haut-Médoc. Cru Bourgeois. 2021. 91–92 points.
From Barton & Guestier, aromas of black pepper and cumin and various other mixed spices in this easy drinking, approachable, smooth wine with full flavors of red fruit mid palate, and menthol and red cherries on the finish.
Read the full article, HERE.
Learn more about Chateau Magnol, HERE.
