2015 is undoubtedly a very fine vintage in Bordeaux, and one that continued the run of successes in years ending ‘5’ and ‘0’ dating back to 1985.
Although it has been somewhat eclipsed by 2016 and 2018, it is certainly superior to the run of indifferent vintages which followed 2009 and 2010 with many fruit-driven, opulent and structured wines that have great potential to age.
Scroll down for Andy Howard MW’s top 10 Bordeaux 2015s
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See Andy Howard MW’s top 10 Bordeaux 2015s
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