January 12, 2017

Revisiting 2012 Bordeaux: The Sweet White Wines That Are Worth Your Time

 The last time I was in France, I found some surprisingly delicious 2012 Bordeaux in a wine shop on the outskirts of Paris. This was surprising because I’ve listened to collectors and wine critics alike complain about the subpar quality of 2012 Bordeaux, especially the sweet white wines. Uneven flowering followed by mildew made the 2012 harvest difficult for winemakers, and I assumed that nearly all of the sweet whites were a loss that year. Instead, I discovered a handful of perfectly ripe, mouthwatering bottles that are drinking beautifully right now. The 2012 proves that you can’t write off any vintage completely, and that you can almost always find diamonds in the rough.