Best Wines of 2017: Which Wines to Buy in 2017?
The 2017 vintage was marked by variable weather conditions, but in some regions, it was remarkable, producing very high-quality wines. Here are the best regions and wines to buy in 2017.
Burgundy 2017: An Exceptional Year
The 2017 vintage in Burgundy was exceptional, with red wines of great purity and whites with beautiful minerality and good freshness. The Pinot Noirs are particularly fine, and the Chardonnays are elegant, with impressive aging potential.
Best Wines:
- Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (Côte de Nuits)
- Domaine Leflaive (Puligny-Montrachet)
- Domaine Armand Rousseau (Gevrey-Chambertin)
To Buy: The Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune for optimal aging.
Rhône Valley 2017: Very Successful Vintage
The Rhône Valley had an excellent harvest in 2017, with powerful and elegant Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. The Côtes-Rôties and Hermitage were also successful, with complex aromas of dark fruits and spices.
Best Wines:
- Château de Beaucastel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- Domaine Jean-Louis Chave (Hermitage)
- Guigal (Côte-Rôtie)
To Buy: The Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes-Rôties for wines with long aging potential.
Piedmont (Italy) 2017: A Difficult Vintage
The 2017 vintage was difficult in Piedmont, with extreme weather conditions affecting the quality of the wines. However, producers like Gaja and Vietti managed to produce high-quality Barolos and Barbarescos.
Best Wines:
- Gaja (Barbaresco)
- Vietti (Barolo)
To Buy: The Barolos and Barbarescos from renowned producers for their complexity.
California 2017: Very Good Vintage
The Californian 2017 vintage was overall excellent, especially in regions like Napa Valley, where the Cabernets Sauvignon produced concentrated, powerful, yet balanced wines.
Best Wines:
- Opus One (Napa Valley)
- Robert Mondavi (Napa Valley)
- Kistler (Sonoma Coast Chardonnay)
To Buy: The Cabernets Sauvignon and Pinot Noirs for long aging.
Champagne 2017: Excellent Quality
The 2017 vintage in Champagne was overall very successful. It produced balanced wines with beautiful freshness and aromas of fresh fruits.
Best Wines:
- Dom Pérignon (Vintage Champagne)
- Krug (Vintage Champagne)
To Buy: The vintage wines for their ability to evolve over time.
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