2003 Wine

2003 Wine

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

This vintage was a subject of discord. Indeed, the 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 allowed for the harvest of intensely sugar-concentrated berries. Then, the September rainfall stimulated botrytis cinerea, essential in the production of Sauternes. The wines possess a richness never seen since the 1989 and 1990 vintages.

In Burgundy, the 2003 wines are equally successful. Also affected by the heatwave temperatures during the summer, the harvest was early and considerably reduced. The grapes notably had a low degree of acidity, but talented producers were able to work carefully to produce 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 to make up for the late bud break and made this 2003 vintage a very good quality one. 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 the whites, some will be less suitable for ageing, 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 Bordeaux wines of 2003?

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 the Château Climens 2003.

    

What are the best Burgundy wines of 2003?

Look for 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 the Richebourg appellation.

   

What are the best Rhône wines of 2003?

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.

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

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