1971

Excellent quality in Bordeaux, but reduced quantities. Some 1971 surpass their 1970 counterparts.

Reds: evolved wines that are excellent, but generally less successful than the 1970s. The best wines are still at their peak.

Whites: suffer from the shadow cast upon them by the 1970s, which are of good quality. The sweet wines were fat, very fruity and plesant. Good evolution.

Best wines from the vintage 1971:

Outsanding wines: Giocomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino 1971, Coutet Cuvée Madame 1971, Musigny Vieilles Vignes Vogue 1971, Tattinger Comte de Champagne 1971, Mazi Chambertin 1971 Leroy.

Great wines: Petrus 1971, Latour 1971, Climens 1971, Guiseppe Mascarello Barolo Montprivato 1971, Ridge Monte Bello 1971, Hermitage La Chapelle 1971 Jaboulet, Trotanoy 1971.