Vintage Charts

Vintage Score Drink Window Description
Vintage
2020
Score
93
Drink Window
Hold
Description
Extremely hot and dry, resulting in the smallest crop on record. Not widely declared, but there are some noteworthy wines, many with broad, lush profiles that should mature on the early side (See all ratings)
Description
Extremely hot and dry, resulting in the smallest crop on record. Not widely declared, but there are some noteworthy wines, many with broad, lush profiles that should mature on the early side (See all ratings)
Vintage
2019
Score
93
Drink Window
Hold
Description
A dry year, with cooler temperatures, yielded elegant, understated wines that are reserved in style; few general declarations and more single-quinta bottlings (See all ratings)
Description
A dry year, with cooler temperatures, yielded elegant, understated wines that are reserved in style; few general declarations and more single-quinta bottlings (See all ratings)
Vintage
2018
Score
94
Drink Window
Hold
Description
The quality run continues, though a general declaration was not made; wines are concentrated and pure, yet yields are down (See all ratings)
Description
The quality run continues, though a general declaration was not made; wines are concentrated and pure, yet yields are down (See all ratings)
Vintage
2017
Score
98
Drink Window
Hold
Description
A rare back-to-back general declaration thanks to a very warm, very dry season, leading to intensely concentrated wines (See all ratings)
Description
A rare back-to-back general declaration thanks to a very warm, very dry season, leading to intensely concentrated wines (See all ratings)
Vintage
2016
Score
96
Drink Window
Hold
Description
A generally declared vintage, with the wines showing exuberant fruit, racy acidity and tightly focused structure (See all ratings)
Description
A generally declared vintage, with the wines showing exuberant fruit, racy acidity and tightly focused structure (See all ratings)
Vintage
2015
Score
93
Drink Window
Hold
Description
Solid, but not generally declared, with most houses releasing only single-quinta bottlings; the best are ripe, fresh and driven (See all ratings)
Description
Solid, but not generally declared, with most houses releasing only single-quinta bottlings; the best are ripe, fresh and driven (See all ratings)
Vintage
2014
Score
89
Drink Window
Hold
Description
Charming wines from a harvest dampened by rain; lighter-bodied and racier. Not widely declared (See all ratings)
Description
Charming wines from a harvest dampened by rain; lighter-bodied and racier. Not widely declared (See all ratings)
Vintage
2011
Score
99
Drink Window
Hold
Description
Powerful and elegant, with concentrated fruit flavors and plenty of grip; a benchmark vintage (See all ratings)
Description
Powerful and elegant, with concentrated fruit flavors and plenty of grip; a benchmark vintage (See all ratings)
Vintage
2007
Score
98
Drink Window
Hold
Description
Structured yet refined; balanced and harmonious, with precise and defined ripe fruit and polished tannins (See all ratings)
Description
Structured yet refined; balanced and harmonious, with precise and defined ripe fruit and polished tannins (See all ratings)
Vintage
2003
Score
98
Drink Window
Hold
Description
Balanced, fresh and aromatic, with lovely ripe fruit and rich, powerful tannins; some classics (See all ratings)
Description
Balanced, fresh and aromatic, with lovely ripe fruit and rich, powerful tannins; some classics (See all ratings)
Vintage
2000
Score
97
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Reduced crop, but remaining grapes harvested in ideal condition. Ripe, focused and stylish, with serious structure (See all ratings)
Description
Reduced crop, but remaining grapes harvested in ideal condition. Ripe, focused and stylish, with serious structure (See all ratings)
Vintage
1997
Score
96
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Textbook Vintage Ports, with lovely aromas, firm tannic backbones and a complement of ripe fruit (See all ratings)
Description
Textbook Vintage Ports, with lovely aromas, firm tannic backbones and a complement of ripe fruit (See all ratings)
Vintage
1995
Score
92
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Extremely fruity, well-structured, with fine tannins, good length (See all ratings)
Description
Extremely fruity, well-structured, with fine tannins, good length (See all ratings)
Vintage
1994
Score
99
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Classic vintage; superlative structure, fabulous harmony (See all ratings)
Description
Classic vintage; superlative structure, fabulous harmony (See all ratings)
Vintage
1992
Score
94
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Concentrated, tannic and fruity; best are classics (See all ratings)
Description
Concentrated, tannic and fruity; best are classics (See all ratings)
Vintage
1991
Score
93
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Racy, harmonious, rich (See all ratings)
Description
Racy, harmonious, rich (See all ratings)
Vintage
1987
Score
88
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Balanced and elegant, with good finesse (See all ratings)
Description
Balanced and elegant, with good finesse (See all ratings)
Vintage
1985
Score
93
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Opulent and intense, but some variability (See all ratings)
Description
Opulent and intense, but some variability (See all ratings)
Vintage
1983
Score
92
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Powerful, tannic and ageworthy (See all ratings)
Description
Powerful, tannic and ageworthy (See all ratings)
Vintage
1982
Score
84
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Sweet and raisiny; unbalanced (See all ratings)
Description
Sweet and raisiny; unbalanced (See all ratings)
Vintage
1980
Score
90
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Solid and well-structured, with focused fruit (See all ratings)
Description
Solid and well-structured, with focused fruit (See all ratings)
Vintage
1978
Score
84
Drink Window
Past peak
Description
Fruity, soft and ready (See all ratings)
Description
Fruity, soft and ready (See all ratings)
Vintage
1977
Score
97
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Tough, tannic and complex; ageless (See all ratings)
Description
Tough, tannic and complex; ageless (See all ratings)
Vintage
1975
Score
80
Drink Window
Past peak
Description
Light and one-dimensional, but fruity (See all ratings)
Description
Light and one-dimensional, but fruity (See all ratings)
Vintage
1970
Score
95
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Harmonious and well-structured, with intense fruit (See all ratings)
Description
Harmonious and well-structured, with intense fruit (See all ratings)
Vintage
1967
Score
88
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Angular and elegant; focused fruit (See all ratings)
Description
Angular and elegant; focused fruit (See all ratings)
Vintage
1966
Score
93
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Iron backbone; fresh, with good concentration (See all ratings)
Description
Iron backbone; fresh, with good concentration (See all ratings)
Vintage
1963
Score
98
Drink Window
Drink or hold
Description
Copious fruit; forceful and extremely ageworthy (See all ratings)
Description
Copious fruit; forceful and extremely ageworthy (See all ratings)
Vintage
1960
Score
87
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Balanced, sweet and elegant; at its peak (See all ratings)
Description
Balanced, sweet and elegant; at its peak (See all ratings)
Vintage
1955
Score
94
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Harmonious, refined, fruity, solid (See all ratings)
Description
Harmonious, refined, fruity, solid (See all ratings)
Vintage
1950
Score
86
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Subtle, sweet, soft (See all ratings)
Description
Subtle, sweet, soft (See all ratings)
Vintage
1948
Score
99
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Massive, superripe, powerful (See all ratings)
Description
Massive, superripe, powerful (See all ratings)
Vintage
1947
Score
93
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Balanced, integrated, attractive (See all ratings)
Description
Balanced, integrated, attractive (See all ratings)
Vintage
1945
Score
98
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Superlative quality; concentrated (See all ratings)
Description
Superlative quality; concentrated (See all ratings)
Vintage
1935
Score
95
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Aromatic, refined, firmly structured (See all ratings)
Description
Aromatic, refined, firmly structured (See all ratings)
Vintage
1927
Score
100
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Superb concentration; balanced (See all ratings)
Description
Superb concentration; balanced (See all ratings)
Vintage
1917
Score
88
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Ripe, rich, flavorful (See all ratings)
Description
Ripe, rich, flavorful (See all ratings)
Vintage
1911
Score
80
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Attractive, fruity, ripe (See all ratings)
Description
Attractive, fruity, ripe (See all ratings)
Vintage
1908
Score
94
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Balanced and flavorful (See all ratings)
Description
Balanced and flavorful (See all ratings)
Vintage
1904
Score
90
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Delicate, balanced, fruity (See all ratings)
Description
Delicate, balanced, fruity (See all ratings)
Vintage
1900
Score
90
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Classy, balanced, delicate (See all ratings)
Description
Classy, balanced, delicate (See all ratings)


Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended

A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.

Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.

SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR