Focus: Jancis Robinson’s 20/20

Jancis Robinson is a British world wine critic, journalist and writer. The oenologist stands out in particular for his preference for quality and complexity rather than power and concentration.

Jancis Robinson scoring reminder

The expert rates her tastings out of 20. She very rarely gives a 20/20 to a wine.

The two legendary bottles rated 20/20 by the expert

Petrus 1971

“This rich, fresh monster was fabulous. My only criticism is that by serving it as the twelfth wine at a dinner, we didn’t have the pleasure of tasting it when our taste buds were freshest. It had the life, sap and flavor that was missing from the 1975, as glorious as it was I think this wine could go on and on. Certainly the best 1971 known to the man and woman who drink wine. -Jancis Robinson.

Yquem 1908

“Dark, bright, brownish amber. Old but very rich and powerful nose. Lots of muscular power. Not massively sweet, although there is some clean sweetness. Some citrus zest. Very clean. Balanced and wonderful freshness on the palate. Magnificent finish. A surprising ebb on the finish. Magnificent. -Jancis Robinson.

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