Robert Parker denkt das 2012 Bordeaux besser ist als er selber dachte
Just finished tasting over 700 bottles 2012 Bordeaux. Still have about 40 or so to finish, but my initial report in April, 2013 looks to be on the money....with a big exception...the wines are performing better than I originally estimated...which is great considering the ultimate truth is after bottling.....a full report will emerge in the April issue.The strengths of the vintage are the Pomerols and Graves(not far off the peaks of 2009 and 2010), some St. Emilions, and some Medocs. Merlot and Cabernet franc clearly excelled. Now, this was the smallest crop in Bordeaux since 1991, and initially prices for the unbottled futures were too high.Moreover,they have not moved. Where the market goes from here will be interesting, but the strong dollar, and appealing ripeness and concentration of the top wines will appeal to wine consumers,especially Americans who can buy these with a dollar that is 40% or so stronger than what it was in spring, 2013.
I had thought this might be THE FORGOTTEN VINTAGE, but I don't think so.
Bordeaux 2007 - far from compelling
http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/ ... compelling