2013 St Julien wines are clearly from the most consistent appellation for the vintage with their fresh, approachable style and ease of drinkability.
2013 St. Estephe is a mixed bag. There is a marked difference, even more than you might expect from the top terroir to the lesser soils, as this was a vintage of extreme challenges.
The problem with 2013 Bordeaux for consumers and chateau owners will be the price. There is some truth in the old saying that difficult vintages can never be priced low enough to spark demand, while the great years are never priced high enough to satisfy chateau owners.
Christine Valette of Chateau Troplong Mondot in St. Emilion passes away.
Everything you ever wanted to know and more about were to taste 2013 Bordeaux wine, plus tips on the best new chateau to see and visit during the week.
Francois Pinault, the owner of Chateau Latour buys 3 chateaux in Pomerol, St. Emilion and Lalande de Pomerol in his continuing efforts to expand their holdings in Bordeaux.
