2017

 

Vintage Quality: Good

Current Status: Ready to drink, suitable for further aging

The 2017 Bordeaux vintage was variable, but some good wines were produced.

Winter was warmer, January extremely cold and dry. A warm spring encouraged early budding, but extreme frosts in late April severely damaged the new vine growth. May brought sun and warm weather, leading to successful flowering. June was hot, with some vines suffering from heat stress; rains at the end of the month were welcome. July was cloudy, warm, and dry. A cooler August helped the grapes retain acidity and fresh fruit character.

September rains caused dilution of Merlot and Cabernet Franc berries. Most of the red grape harvest took place at the end of the month. The resulting wines were well-balanced with a strong fruit character, red wines had a higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon and lower alcohol content.

On the Right Bank, April frosts severely damaged some appellations, but vineyards on higher slopes thrived. Pomerol and Saint-Émilion were mixed, with some producers not making any wine, while others created great wines.

The Left Bank was less affected by frost, but the northern appellations suffered from September rains and diseases. Nevertheless, some great red wines were made, especially from the appellations of Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Estèphe. The year was surprisingly good for dry white wines, particularly Domaine de Chevalier in Pessac-Léognan thrived.

The 2017 Bordeaux vintage is not legendary, but some good to very good wines were produced, and it's important to know where to look. Most wines are suitable for short to medium-term drinking.

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€19.67

G de Guiraud 2017 is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon varieties, which ensures freshness and...

Code: VI93066
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€19.84

"Black cherry, plum and citrus fruits make up this medium-bodied, fruity wine. There is a...

Code: VI93052
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€22.82

Château Beaumont is generally one of the most popular cru bourgeois wines. One of the...

Code: VI93013
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€23.67

This wine is aged in concrete tanks and barriques with the aim of affecting the character of the...

Code: VI93037
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€23.88

Medium purple-ruby colour. Aromas of blackberry, plum, cherry, leather, earthiness, green...

Code: VI93023
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€24.04

Château Guibot la Fourvieille 2017 Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion je elegantní červené víno z...

Code: VI93061
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€26.45

Medium-bodied, juicy, striking and easy to understand, this wine has a lively, spicy...

Code: VI93027
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€26.53

Château Cambon La Pelouse is one of the most popular wines in Bordeaux for wine lovers...

Code: VI93016
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€27.27

Chateau Les Trois Croix 2017 is a quality red wine from the Fronsac region of Bordeaux. This wine...

Code: VI93051
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€28.37

A fresh and fruity wine with notes of red and black fruits such as cherries and blackcurrants, complemented by...

Code: VI93049
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€32.04

A fresh and fruity wine with notes of red fruits such as raspberries and redcurrants. On the palate, the wine...

Code: VI93062
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€35.31

"The aroma is fruity, juicy, fresh and structured. It reveals notes of crushed ripe blackcurrant with...

Code: VI93053
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