1976

In Bordeaux, the reds were supple and comparable to the 1971s. To be consumed. For the white wines, a wonderful albeit irregular vinage. The date of the harvest determined the quality of the vintage.

Best wines from the vintage 1976:

Extraordinary wines: Guigal la Mouline 1976, Penfolds grange 1976, Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 1976.

Outstanding wines: Taittinger comtes de champagne 1976, Dom Pérignon 1976, Roederer Cristal 1976, Yquem 1976.