A ccold spring did not stop Bordeaux producing a good vintage. It was a good vintage for Red Burgundy and in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. A very good Vintage Port year producing Vintage Ports with structure and intensity.

Finding 1925 vintage wines has been a serious challenge for the wine buyers at vintagewinegifts as so few have survived. Our pick would be our 'Taylor Fladgate 90 years of port' or Vintage Armagnac.

Perfect growing conditions lead to an outstanding vintage in Bordeaux. It was very good for Red and White Burgundy. It was a good vintage in the Northern Rhone and very good in the South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal the vintage was outstanding.

1935 was a good year for Bordeaux and French wine producers but few 1935 vintage wines have survived.. The pick of 1935 vintage gifts are Vintage Port In Portugal, there was an outstanding vintage of ports that are still drinking beautifully today.

Difficult conditions throughout Europe because of the war and any 1944 Bordeaux wines are extremely rare. In Portugal some stunning Colheita (tawny) ports were made.

1945 was probably the greatest vintage for Bordeaux of the last century with an early harvest yielding magnificent long lasting vintage wines of the highest quality. It was the same story in Burgundy and the Northern Rhone. In Portugal, some of the greatest vintage ports of the last century were made and they are still drinking beautifully.

What a year! Bordeaux had stunning weather and produced a stunning vintage. It was an outstanding vintage for Red Burgundy and very good for white Burgundy. It was also an outstanding vintage in the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, the Tawny (Colheita) Ports that were produced are excellent but no vintage port was made. Italy had a very good vintage, especially for Barolo.

1950 was a good vintage in Bordeaux, but not successful in either Burgundy or the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was a small, good vintage of high quality vintage ports produced.

was a very difficult year with one of the worst summers on record harming wine producers throughout Europe. Burgundy experieced a warm and sunny autumn which saved there harvest and made for a good vintage. In Portugal, a few houses declared vintage ports. No Champagne vintage was declared. It was an excellent vintage for all the Madeira wines. Vintage port, Whisky, Cognac and Armagnac are the real choice for this anniversary.

The 1955 vintage was successful in Bordeaux with an outstanding vintage produced due to a warm sunny summer and welcome showers in September. 1955 was a good vintage for Red Burgundy. It was a very good vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, an outstanding vintage produced some stunning vintage ports which are drinking beautifully.

What a year! Bordeaux had stunning weather and produced a stunning vintage. It was a good vintage for Red Burgundy and outstanding for white Burgundy. It was also an outstanding vintage in the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, the Tawny (Colheita) Ports that were produced are excellent but no vintage port was made. Italy had a very good vintage, especially for Barolo.

A cool summer hindered a good grape harvest in Bordeaux and only the first growth and Grand Cru wines are now drinkable. It was a poor vintage for Red Burgundy and white Burgundy and also in the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, a hot summer led to a very good vintage with all the major port houses declaring. Our wine buyer recommends either Vintage Port, Armagnac or Red Bordeaux wine for this anniversary year.

Bordeaux produced a very good vintage with very heavy rain during the harvest failing to prevent growers picking. It was a very good vintage for Red Burgundy and the South and North of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was a small crop which produced some very good single Quinta vintage ports.

1965 was a difficult year with a cool summer not assisting wine producers in France although Italian wine producers faired better. In Portugal, there were Single vintage ports produced, but they are extremely rare. A non declared vintage in Champagne. Vintage Armagnac, Sauternes and Vintage Ports are the pick of the vintage.

1974 was a difficult year with a cool summer not assisting wine producers throughout Europe. In Portugal, there were Single vintage ports produced, but Taylor's 40 year old tawny is an excellent choice. A non declared vintage in Champagne. The vintage wines tasted by our wine buyer have held up remarkable well and although light are still drinking well.

The weather in 1975 in Bordeaux was favourable. It was a mild and wet winter and a fine spring. The summer months were hot and dry and there was rain showers in September. The harvest, which started during the last week in September, was mainly sunny with a few hailstorms. The best balanced wines are found in Margaux, St-Julien, Graves and Pauillac. A vintage for drinkable wines to be consumed in the short to medium term. 1975 was not successful for Red or white Burgundy or the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was a vintage declaration with some very good vintage ports produced.

Bordeaux had a Merlot crop problem and the best wines are the first growth wines and wines produced on the left bank of the Gironde. It was poor for Red Burgundy and White Burgundy. It was an very poor for the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was a tiny crop which produced some very good single Quinta vintage ports. Sweet Rivesaltes wine from the South of France is a good choice for this vintage.

The 1985 vintage in Bordeaux started with the vines suffering frost damage in winter which was followed by a stormy, cold and wet Spring. Early summer saw violent hailstorms, but after this time the weather improved dramatically for the crucial flowering period. July and August saw hot temperatures with isolated showers. September was one of the hottest and driest on record, which led to good ripening. From September onwards conditions were perfect for a good harvest. It was an outstanding vintage and all appellations produced wines of great complexity and great ageing potential.. 1985 was outstanding for Red Burgundy and very good for White Burgundy. It was an outstanding vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was a very good vintage which produced some very good vintage ports. There was also an outstanding vintage in the Champagne region.

Despite a wet September, Bordeaux producing a good vintage.1994 was a good vintage for red and white Burgundy and good for White Burgundy. Heavy rains caused a poor vintage in the Rhone Valley. In Portugal, it was a stunning year with some fantastic long lasting vintage ports produced. Vintage Champagne was not declared in 1994. It was a good year for wines from Italy.

1995 was a very good vintage in Bordeaux with a mild winter and warm spring. The summer was hot and punctuated by light rains in September. Dry weather lasted well into October, so the grapes remained on the vines longer. Rich and firm wines were made with the wines in St-Julien and Pauillac being the pick of the vintage. A vintage for drinkable wines to be consumed in the short to medium term. 1995 was very successful for Red Burgundy and White Burgundy. It was a good vintage in the North and outstanding in the South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was a single Quinta declaration which produced some very good vintage ports.

It was a very good vintage in Bordeaux with a wet Spring and a dry and warm summer. An overall very good Bordeaux vintage. 1999 was outstanding for Red Burgundy and very good for White Burgundy. It was an outstanding in the North and a very good vintage in the South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there were some very good single Quinta vintage ports produced. It was also a very good vintage for Champagne.

2000 was a hugely successful vintage in Bordeaux with the finest vintage wines produced since 1990. After a poor winter and a damp spring and early summer, the sun shone from mid July until mid September. Harvesting lasted until the 11th October. A vintage for drinkable wines to be consumed in the long term. 2000 was very successful for Red Burgundy and excellent for White Burgundy. It was an outstanding vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was an outstanding vintage with some long living vintage ports produced.The Champagne region also produced some good Champagne which are currently drinking beautifully.

was an outstanding vintage in Bordeaux. It was good for white Burgundy and very good for red Burgundy. It was also an oustanding vintage in the North and in the South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, oustanding vintage ports were produced. It was a good vintage for Champagne and a very good vintage in Italy.

was a very good vintage in Bordeaux. It was very good for white Burgundy and good for red Burgundy. It was also a very good vintage in the North and in the South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, good wetaher helped produce very good vintage ports. It was a very good vintage for Champagne and a very good vintage in Italy.

2005 was a successful vintage in Bordeaux with a very dry summer and little rain from May until September when showers revieved the drought. A truely superlative vintage for both left and right bank producers. A vintage for drinkable wines to be consumed in the long term. 2005 was very successful for Red Burgundy and outstanding for White Burgundy. It was an outstanding vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was a small, though high quality crop which produced some good vintage ports. The Champagne region also produced some very good Champagne which is drinking beautifully.

The 2006 vintage in Bordeaux was a good year but had extremely variable weather throughout the year with a very cold winter, a dry spring and a scorching July. September was very wet which hampered the harvest. Cabernet Sauvignon based wines were most successful. A vintage for drinkable wines to be consumed in the long term. 2006 was a very good vintage for Red and White Burgundy. It was an outstanding vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, no vintage ports were made. The Champagne region also produced some good Champagne which is drinking beautifully. It was also an outstanding vintage in Italy for red wines.

The 2007 vintage in Bordeaux was a good year with the warmest April for 50 years followed by a very dull May and summer. Growers became very concerned until 60 days of unbroken sunshine in late summer saved the harvest. The Margaux region is the pick of the wines this year. 2007 was a very good vintage for White Burgundy and a good vintage for Red Burgundy. It was an outstanding vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal an outstanding vintage was declared. The Champagne region also produced some good Champagne which is drinking beautifully. It was also a very good vintage in Italy for red wines.

The 2009 vintage in Bordeaux was an outstanding year with perfect growing conditions throughout the year. 2009 was an outstanding vintage for White and red Burgundy It was a very good vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal a very good vintage was declared. The Champagne region also produced some very good Champagne which is drinking beautifully. It was also a very good vintage in Italy for red wines.

The 2010 vintage in Bordeaux was an outstanding year with perfect growing conditions throughout the year. 2010 was an outstanding vintage for White and red Burgundy It was also an outstanding vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal a very good vintage was declared. The Champagne region also produced some very good Champagne which is drinking beautifully. It was also a very good vintage in Italy for red wines.

The 2014 vintage in Bordeaux was a good year with dank and humid summer. 2014 was a good vintage  for Red Burgundy and an outstanding year for White Burgundy. It was a good vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal no vintage was declared. The Champagne region also produced some good Champagnes which is drinking beautifully. It was also a good vintage in Italy for red wines.

The 2015 vintage in Bordeaux was an outstanding year with perfect growing conditions throughout the year. 2015 was an outstanding vintage for White and red Burgundy It was also an vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal an outstanding plentiful vintage was declared. The Champagne region also produced some outstanding Champagnes which are drinking beautifully. It was also an outstanding vintage in Italy for red wines.

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