Adrian Clarke Catering
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Red Bordeaux
Rhone, Red Burgundies and other areas

I love White Bordeaux and have done all my life, as I have Rose.  20 years ago both were very unfashionable, but Rose is now everywhere, I wish the same revolution would occur for White Bordeaux both dry and sweet.  The sweet are an alternative to port at the end of meal and accompany as dessert or a piece of cheese in equal measure, whilst the dry offer remarkable quality and in many cases are a fraction of white burgundy prices.  I only have a small list of these wines, but they have been hand picked and are delicious.

1967 Rating 10/10
A truly remarkable vintage producing stunning long lived wines of great intensity.  The D'Yquem has been describe by the chateau as one of their greatest wine.

2001 Rating 10/10
One of the best vintages in the past 50 years producing luscious, long lived sauternes and barsacs.

2003 Rating 9/10
A little like the Red Bordeaux this vintage has to be very carefully selected to see it at it's best.  I have gone for the Rieussec which I can vouch for, Parker gives 93/96 out of 100; it is majestic and will keep for another 25 years.

2004 Rating 7/10
Not so great for the dessert wines, but very good for the for the dry wines of Bordeaux. The Doisy- Daene is a flinty dry sauvignon that can be enjoyed now but will keep for another few years, though not in my house!

Last updated: 19/05/08