2003 Wine

2003 Wine

Our opinion on the 2003 vintage: a scorching year for an excellent vintage. In Bordeaux, the quality of the 2003 vintage is very good despite extremely hot weather conditions. Some September rains helped relieve the vineyards. The 2003 Bordeaux wines are good and balanced, they will age well.

This vintage was subject to discord. Indeed, Château Pavie 2003 caused a conflict between Jancis Robinson and Robert Parker, two famous wine critics. Robinson described this wine as "ridiculous", "unappetizing" and "overripe", which Parker hastened to refute.

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In Sauternes, the vintage is exceptional. This scorching hot year produced berries with intense sugar concentration. Then came the September rainfall which stimulated botrytis cinerea, essential in the production of Sauternes. The wines possess a richness not seen since the 1989 and 1990 vintages.

In Burgundy, the 2003 wines are equally successful. Also affected by the scorching temperatures during summer, the harvest was early and considerably reduced. The grapes notably had a low acidity level, but talented producers worked carefully to create great wines. As a result, the best estates produced excellent and fruity wines, but quantities are very limited due to the small harvest.

In the Rhône Valley, the high temperatures helped make up for the late budding and made this 2003 vintage a very high-quality year. Rhône wines are rich, structured and opulent.

  

Our advice for buying a 2003 wine

In Bordeaux, the best appellations of this vintage are Pauillac, Saint Estèphe and Pessac Léognan. Moreover, Château Margaux, Figeac, Ausone and Angelus managed to produce a phenomenal vintage despite the difficulties encountered.

In Burgundy, the 2003 red wines are rich and opulent. As for whites, some will be less suitable for aging as they may lack acidity.

In the Rhône Valley, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cornas and Hermitage appellations offer great wines. In Châteauneuf-du-Pape, there are several notable successes.

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What are the best 2003 Bordeaux wines?

The best wines of this vintage are Château Montrose 2003, Château Leoville Barton 2003, Château Cos d'Estournel 2003, Château Margaux 2003 and Château Latour 2003.

In the Sauternes appellation, turn to Château Climens 2003.

    

What are the best 2003 Burgundy wines?

Turn to Domaine Dugat-Py 2003, Domaine de Marcoux Vieilles Vignes 2003, Domaine Jamet Côte Brune 2003, Domaine Prieure Roch Le Clos des Corvées 2003 and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2003 in Richebourg appellation.

   

What are the best 2003 Rhône wines?

We recommend Château Rayas 2003 and Domaine Vieille Julienne Cuvée Réservé 2003, which is exceptional and even received a 100/100 from expert Robert Parker.

    

Giving a 2003 wine, an excellent gift idea

A 2003 wine is the perfect gift for a 20th birthday.

Looking for a great 2003 wine? Would you like to give a 2003 wine or simply taste a 2003 wine? Explore our unique cellar and find your wine bottle. Giving a great wine from the birth year is an original and remarkable gift. Wedding anniversary, year of meeting, retirement gift... So many occasions to give a vintage wine to mark the event.

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