Does Bordeaux wine go bad?

Bordeaux are known for their age-ability. A good Bordeaux from a good year can age for decades because the tannins in the wine act as a natural preservative. Young white Bordeaux should be consumed within a few years and less expensive red Bordeaux is meant to be consumed within 5 years.

How long can you keep Bordeaux wine?

High-quality Bordeaux should age for at least ten years. The longer a wine is cellared, the more susceptible it becomes to certain flaws, such as cork taint and oxidation.

Was 2014 a good year for Bordeaux wine?

The 2014 vintage is the year Bordeaux came back to the market. After three less than stellar vintages (2011, 2012 and 2013), this vintage has produced many excellent wines, some verging on superb, with quality that reaches deep into the unclassified estates. The wines are open, delicious and juicy.

When should I drink my Bordeaux?

Unlike younger wines, older wines at or near their peak need minimal, if any, aeration. They are typically ready to drink immediately (so-called ‘pop and pour’ or ‘PnP’). In fact, as oxygenation and oxidation occurs, the mature wine will eventually become less enjoyable.

Can you drink old unopened wine?

How long does unopened wine last? Though unopened wine has a longer shelf life than opened wine, it can go bad. Unopened wine can be consumed past its printed expiration date if it smells and tastes OK.

Will 2020 be a good year for Bordeaux wine?

2020 white Bordeaux wine performed quite well this year. The wines are ripe, sweet, crisp, juicy and fresh. While the crop was small for Sauternes and Barsac producers, (some estates reported yields 50% less than normal) and Botrytis did not develop until quite late in the growing season, the quality is quite good.

Which is the best Bordeaux wine of 2014?

For obvious reasons, it bears no relation to 2003 or 2009. And 2014 is undoubtedly considerably better than 2007 and 2002. Some have ranked it alongside 2008, but most rate it higher. A tiny minority of Bordelais, who shall remain nameless, have touted that it is similar, even as good as 2010.

Where is it in the vintage ratings for Bordeaux?

Bordeaux 2014: Where is it in the vintage ratings? Much to the delight (and surprise) of many tasters, Bordeaux has produced very good wine in 2014. It is certainly the best since 2010 and much of the talk at the en primeurs has been about where it ranks and which vintages it most resembles.

Where can I buy Bordeaux wine in the UK?

Something to else to note, most UK merchants sell only full case lots and they do not take Credit Cards. Deciding what value Bordeaux wine to purchase depends on your amount of disposable income, age, what is already in your cellar and the level of maturity you want to drink your wines at.

Which is part of Bordeaux is under discussion?

(Image: Sunrise over Latour, view from Pichon Lalande, during Bordeaux 2014 en primeur week. Credit: Chris Mercer) That, of course, depends on who you talk to and which part of Bordeaux is under discussion.