Wines from the 0s

A bottle of wine may be gifted on several occasions such as a birthday, a retirement or a simple invitation. If it can be opened on the same day, a good bottle might also be kept as a collection item. It can sometimes be quite pricy depending on the year and grape variety. For beginners, a wine must be chosen according to the meal it will be served with in order to achieve a perfect food and wine pairing.

Why offer a bottle from the 0s ?

For a wine lover, to own a bottle from the 0s makes it possible to complete a Grands Crus collection with a missing vintage. As opposed to a oenologist, a beginner sees it as more of a keepsake, a memento. A bottle from the 0s may indeed be a reminder of the birth of a child or the year of a wedding.

Château Smith Lafitte, Giscours and Talbot left their mark on the year 1970. But Mouton Rothschild stands out with its powerful flavors of black fruits.

Another Bordeaux shines in 1980 : a Gazon from the Pomerol appellation. Not to mention a particularly exceptional production of Nuits-Saint-Georges with flavors of red fruits and spices.

Real jewels can be found in 1990 such as a Beau Séjour Bécot, which stands out among the most exceptional Saint-Emilion crus. Although the real gem of the year is without a doubt the Domaine du Pégau, a powerful red wine which goes perfectly with red meat.

The new millenium year has brought a number of grands crus such as Bernardine Chapoutier, Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet et Corton as well as Beychevelle (Bordeaux). Finally, a Bourgogne wine stood out in 2010 : the Chambertin Grand Cru from Maison Ilan and its delicious taste of black fruits.

The latest 8 vintages in 0 produced a few exceptional wines from various grape varieties. They will make original gifts and will delight oenology experts as well as simple wine lovers. For a year close to your heart, special memories deserve a fine wine. Let's just hope 2020, next vintage in 0, will bring many red and white grands crus as well as liquors and champagnes.