1950

In bordeaux, a very abundant, good quality harvest.

Reds(bordeaux): light, supple yet well balanced. Very pleasant.

Whites(Bordeaux): pleasant, fine and stylish. A good under-valued invtage in which only Sauternes fared well. The wines are structured, but finesse-styled and elegant. The best growths are marvellous.

A wet, rainy summer followed by a sunny fall resulted in the most abundant vintage in Burgundy between 1945 and 1970.

Best wines from the vintage 1950:

Extraordinary wines: Château Lafleur 1950, Château Petrus 1950.

Outstanding wines: Château Latour à Pomerol 1950, Vieux Château Certan 1950.

Great wines: Château La Fleur Petrus 1950, Château L’Eglise Clinet 1950, Château La Mission Haut Brion 1950, Château Lafite Rothschild 1950