Year

WOW Rating

%

2004

Outstanding long lasting vintage, superbly balanced wines that will keep for a generation.

Hold

97

2003

A fine early ripening harvest produced a most appealing vintage with great long lasting wines.

Hold

93

2002

Smaller than average vintage of inconsistent quality.

Hold

84

2001

Some variations in quality, trust most respected names

Hold

89

2000

Beautifully balanced vintage, long-lasting

Hold

92

1999

Good year, best names can excel

Hold

90

1998

Great vintage with wonderful aging potential

Hold

96

1997

Classic year, superbly balanced wines

Hold

95

1996

Affected by rain, thin wines

Avoid

80

1995

Outstanding vintage, complex wines

Drink or Hold

96

1994

Uninteresting year, with occasional surprises

Drink

83

1993

Another lacklustre vintage

Drink

83

1992

Disappointing, some top name didn't produce

Avoid

81

1991

Considerable variation in quality

Drink

85

1990

Great vintage, magnificent wines, will still keep well

Drink or Hold

97