2007年是波爾多十分艱難的一年. 這年的夏天, 天氣十分糟糕, 6, 7, 8 月份多濕, 陰冷造成農田病害. 如果沒有9月份頭兩個星期的晴天酷熱天氣挽救了葡萄, 這一年將是徹底的災難性的一年.
由於上述原因, 2007年份波爾多紅酒的整體質素很一般. 優秀者屈指可數. 以下是WineSpectator 最新的桶酒試飲(Barrel Tasting)中最高分的酒款名單, 供大家參考:
Top-Scoring 2007 Bordeaux
CHÂTEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD Pauillac 2007 Score: 90-93
Wonderful perfumes of flowers, currant, blackberry and violet. Full-bodied, with very fine tannins and a caressing texture. Long and balanced. Very, very pretty. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU St.-Julien 2007 Score: 89-92
A solid wine, with plenty of rose petal, berry and currant character. Full and chewy. Ripe and very powerful. Wait and see, but impressive for the vintage. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD Pauillac 2007 Score: 89-92
Very new Lafite, with firm, yet polished tannins and subdued currant and sweet tobacco character. Long and structured. Racy. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU LATOUR Pauillac 2007 Score: 89-92
Very pretty and refined, with wonderful, silky tannin texture and ripeness. Full and harmonious, with lots of fruit at the end. A reserved and subtle wine. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES St.-Julien 2007 Score: 89-92
This is layered, with sweet tobacco, currants, berries and dried flowers. Full and silky, with a long finish. Beautiful already. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX Margaux 2007 Score: 89-92
Aromas of blackberry, black licorice and currant follow through to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a long, sweet fruit finish. Balanced and perfumed. Very Burgundian and pretty. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU CLERC MILON Pauillac 2007 Score: 88-91
Currants and licorice, with a floral character on the nose and palate. Medium-to-full body, good fruit and fine tannins. Balanced and pretty. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU COS-D'ESTOURNEL St.-Estèphe 2007 Score: 88-91
Shows lovely perfume of dried flowers and berry, with a hint of currant. Full and long, with pretty tannins and a long finish. Balanced and pretty. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE Pauillac 2007 Score: 88-91
Plenty of subtle cassis and floral aromas follow through to a medium-to-full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Pretty wine. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU GRUAUD-LAROSE St.-Julien 2007 Score: 88-91
Soft and round, with lovely texture. Medium- to full-bodied, with berry, currant and chocolate flavors and a long, caressing finish. Delicious already. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU LANGOA BARTON St.-Julien 2007 Score: 88-91
Lovely ripe fruit, with blackberry and cherry character and chocolate undertones. Long finish. Soft texture. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON St.-Julien 2007 Score: 88-91
Lovely core of blackberry and currant, with smoky oak and chocolate. Full and velvety. Delicious already. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU PALMER Margaux 2007 Score: 88-91
Very pretty, with blackberry, light vanilla and a coffee bean character. Medium-to-full body, with ultrafine tannins and a long, clean finish. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE-BARON Pauillac 2007 Score: 88-91
Impressive concentration for the vintage, with plenty of currant and berry on the nose and palate. Medium-to-full body, fine tannins and a medium finish. Well done for the vintage. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE-LALANDE Pauillac 2007 Score: 88-91
This is very firm and racy, with good fruit concentration. Medium-to-full body, chewy tannins and a medium finish. Very good density for the vintage. Wait and see. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET Pauillac 2007 Score: 88-91
Crushed blackberry, currant and light licorice. Full-bodied, with lovely ripe tannins and a long, fruity finish. Balanced and refined. A beauty. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU RAUZAN-SÉGLA Margaux 2007 Score: 88-91
Very pretty fruit for the vintage, with blackberry, currant and lightly smoky oak. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and delicious. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU BRANAIRE-DUCRU St.-Julien 2007 Score: 87-90
This shows impressive concentration of fruit for the vintage, with plenty of currants and violets, as well as blackberries. Full and silky. Slightly hollow in the center palate, but very pretty. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR St.-Estèphe 2007 Score: 87-90
Fresh and fruity, with lovely currant, blackberry and smoke character. Medium body, fine tannins and a clean, fresh finish. Refined and delicate. —J.S.
CLOS DU MARQUIS St.-Julien 2007 Score: 87-90
Roses and blackberries, with hints of currants. Full-bodied, with firm and silky tannins and plenty of character. Refined and pretty. —J.S.
LES FORTS DE LATOUR Pauillac 2007 Score: 87-90
Refined, with layers of polished tannins and a subtle and delicate palate. Medium-bodied, with lovely length and finesse. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BATAILLEY Pauillac 2007 Score: 87-90
Very pretty, with berry and sweet tobacco character. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh and fruity finish. Delicious already. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE St.-Estèphe 2007 Score: 87-90
Berry and citrus fruit on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a soft-textured finish. Pleasant and fruity. Friendly and caressing. Just a touch hollow in the midpalate. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU POUGET Margaux 2007 Score: 87-90
Very attractive crushed berry aromas follow through to a medium body, with ripe, almost sweet berry on the center palate. Long and fruity. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU PRIEURÉ-LICHINE Margaux 2007 Score: 87-90
Violet and berry aromas follow through to a medium body, with firm tannins and a long finish for the vintage. Nicely done. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU ST.-PIERRE St.-Julien 2007 Score: 87-90
Blackberries and flowers on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, with silky, integrated tannins and a medium finish. —J.S.
CHÂTEAU TALBOT St.-Julien 2007 Score: 87-90
Has a pretty core of ripe plum and berry fruit, with a medium body, fine tannins and a clean finish. —J.S.