Read Jane Anson's review of the Bordeaux 2006 vintage after re-tasting the wines a decade out from the harvest.
Bordeaux 2006 was an interesting year to assess at the critical 10-year juncture, not least because 2006 has developed a mixed reputation.
On the bright side, it has a classic, traditional character with strong tannins and long ageing potential. On the downside, it is regarded as backward and brooding. So how it is shaping up?
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Jane’s Exceptional and Outstanding wines
Wines were tasted in 2016.
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{"wineId":"19350","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"19351","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"19352","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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{"wineId":"19355","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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See also
This article was originally published in Decanter magazine.
