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Bordeaux

Bordeaux / The year 1984 was statistically as poor as 1972. The cold and poor vintage was nevertheless transformed into moderate with skillful winegrowers using new production methods, tools and know-how. The vintage was overpriced after 1982. High wine prices at that time, combined with a poor vintage, resulted in leftover stocks. Now the situation is different and the wines for sale now have excellent value for money. However, they are not worth the investment.

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California

The California 1984 wine vintage received mixed reviews from the wine press and critics. It was a year marked by variable weather conditions and challenges, which resulted in wines of varying quality across different regions and producers. Here are some sentiments and observations that the wine press had about the California 1984 vintage:

  1. Variable Quality: One of the recurring themes in reviews of California 1984 wines was the highly variable quality of the vintage. Different regions and producers experienced different weather patterns and challenges, leading to a wide range of wine styles and quality levels.

  2. Cooler Growing Season: The vintage was characterized by a cooler growing season, with a lack of consistent warmth and sunshine. This cooler weather affected grape ripening and resulted in wines that were often lighter in body and lower in alcohol compared to some other vintages.

  3. Fruit Forwardness: Despite the challenges, some California 1984 wines were praised for their fruit-forward characteristics. These wines often showcased bright and vibrant fruit flavors, with an emphasis on red and black berries.

  4. Early Drinking: Many critics recommended that the California 1984 wines were best enjoyed in their youth, as they might lack the structure and aging potential of some other vintages. Some wines were considered pleasant for immediate consumption.

  5. Tannin Levels: Tannin levels in the red wines were variable, with some wines exhibiting firm tannins that might benefit from additional aging, while others had softer tannins that made them approachable early on.

  6. White Wines: Chardonnay was often noted as one of the more successful varieties of the vintage, producing wines with good fruit expression and balanced acidity.

  7. Notable Producers: Some California wineries and producers were able to excel in the challenging vintage conditions and received positive reviews for their 1984 wines.

  8. Overall Assessment: The general consensus was that California 1984 was not a uniformly strong vintage, and it did not reach the heights of some other California vintages. However, there were still enjoyable wines to be found, especially among those produced by reputable wineries.

In summary, the California 1984 vintage was a mixed vintage, with varying degrees of success depending on the region and producer. While it may not be considered one of California's standout years, it offered some wines that provided enjoyable drinking experiences, particularly for those who favored fruit-forward and earlier-maturing styles.

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Australia

The Australia 1984 wine vintage received mixed reviews from the wine press and critics. It was a year marked by variable weather conditions and challenges, leading to wines of varying quality across different regions and grape varieties. H

  1. Variable Quality: The prevailing theme in reviews of the Australia 1984 vintage was the highly variable quality of the wines. Different regions experienced different weather patterns and challenges, resulting in a wide range of wine styles and quality levels.

  2. Challenging Weather: The vintage was characterized by a range of weather conditions, including rain during the growing season in some areas, which posed challenges to grape ripening and overall wine quality.

  3. Fruit Ripeness: Many critics noted that achieving optimal fruit ripeness was a challenge in 1984. This resulted in wines that were often lighter in body and lower in alcohol compared to some other vintages.

  4. Tannin Levels: Tannin levels in the red wines were variable, with some wines exhibiting firm tannins that might benefit from additional aging, while others had softer tannins that made them approachable early on.

  5. Vibrant Whites: Some white wines, particularly those made from varieties like Chardonnay and Semillon, were praised for their vibrancy and freshness. These wines often showcased bright citrus and fruit flavors.

  6. Regional Differences: The success of the vintage varied by region. Some areas, particularly cooler-climate regions, were better suited to the conditions and produced more balanced and expressive wines.

  7. Notable Producers: Some Australian wineries and producers were able to excel in the challenging vintage conditions and received positive reviews for their 1984 wines.

  8. Overall Assessment: The general consensus was that Australia 1984 was not a uniformly strong vintage, and it did not reach the heights of some other Australian vintages. However, there were still enjoyable wines to be found, especially among those produced by experienced winemakers and in regions that were better suited to the conditions.

In summary, the Australia 1984 vintage was a mixed vintage, with varying degrees of success depending on the region and producer. While it may not be considered one of Australia's standout years, it offered some wines that provided enjoyable drinking experiences, particularly for those who favored lighter styles and sought out wines from regions that fared better in the vintage.

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Italia

Italy Vintage Report by Tb: 1984 is only remembered for being the year Chianti was promoted to DOCG. Nature gave the region its well-deserved attention: a cold start to the year and a rainy autumn. It was indeed ironic that wines from the best, quality-driven Chianti Classico producers were ranked on the same level as wicker-wrapped, mass-produced Chiantis. The year was poor everywhere in Italy, except in Sicily and Sardinia as well as in the northernmost corners of Piedmont.

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Parhaat viinit 1984 vuodelta

Mimi Tb Tuottaja Sijainti
1 Montrachet 98 Domaine Ramonet Burgundy, Ranska
2 Opus One 96 Opus One Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
3 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 96 Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
4 Hermitage 96 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Rhône, Ranska
5 Dominus 95 Dominus Estate Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
6 Ridge Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 95 Ridge Vineyards Santa Cruz, Yhdysvallat
7 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 94 Heitz Cellar Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
8 Insignia 94 Joseph Phelps Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
9 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 94 Château Haut-Brion Bordeaux, Ranska
10 Marcobrunn Riesling Eiswein 94 Kloster Eberbach Rheingau, Saksa
11 Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Chardonnay 93 Mount Eden Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains, Yhdysvallat
12 Nacional Vintage Port 93 Quinta do Noval Douro, Portugali
13 Brunello di Montalcino 93 Soldera Montalcino, Italia
14 Napa Valley 93 Silver Oak California, Yhdysvallat
15 Grange Hermitage 92 Penfolds South Australia, Australia
16 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Cèdres Rouge 92 Paul Jaboulet & Âiné Rhône, Ranska
17 d'Yquem 92 Château d'Yquem Bordeaux, Ranska
18 Estate Pinot Noir 92 Mount Eden Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains, Yhdysvallat
19 Grands Echézeaux 92 Moillard Burgundy, Ranska
20 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 92 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Bordeaux, Ranska
21 Porta dos Cavaleiros 92 Caves S. João Dão, Portugali
22 Clos de la Roche 91 Domaine Ponsot Burgundy, Ranska
23 Pesquera Reserva 91 Bodegas Tinto Pesquera Ribera de Duero, Espanja
24 Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux 91 Henri Jayer Burgundy, Ranska
25 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
26 Pétrus 91 Château Pétrus Pomerol, Ranska
27 Hill of Grace 91 Henschke Eden Valley, Australia
28 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 91 Domaine de Chevalier Pessac Leognan, Ranska
29 Petaluma Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 91 Wynns Coonawarra Estate South Australia, Australia
30 Meursault Perrières 91 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Burgundy, Ranska
31 Vosne Romanée 91 Henri Jayer Burgundy, Ranska
32 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 0 Shafer Vineyards Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
33 Rubicon 90 Inglenook Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
34 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Silverado Vineyards Stag's Leap, Yhdysvallat
35 Cheval Blanc 90 Château Cheval Blanc Bordeaux, Ranska
36 Dom Pérignon Rosé 90 Moët & Chandon Champagne, Ranska
37 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 90 Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
38 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Château Montelena Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
39 La Tâche 90 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy, Ranska
40 Musigny 90 Domaine Georges Roumier Burgundy, Ranska
41 La Mission Haut Brion 89 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Bordeaux, Ranska
42 Château Margaux 89 Château Margaux Bordeaux, Ranska
43 Cabernet Sauvignon Corley Reserve 89 Monticello Cellars California , Yhdysvallat
44 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Penfolds South Australia, Australia
45 Pinot Noir 89 Cameron Winery Oregon, Yhdysvallat
46 Richebourg 89 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy, Ranska
47 Clos Vougeot 89 Domaine Jean Grivot Burgundy, Ranska
48 Duckhorn Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
49 Trotanoy 89 Château Trotanoy Bordeaux, Ranska
50 Château Latour 88 Château Latour Bordeaux, Ranska
51 Château Mouton-Rothschild 88 Château Mouton-Rothschild Bordeaux, Ranska
52 Gran Reserva 88 Bodegas Tinto Pesquera Ribera de Duero, Espanja
53 Chardonnay Corley Vineyards 88 Monticello Cellars California , Yhdysvallat
54 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Groth Vineyards & Winery Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
55 Château Haut-Brion 88 Château Haut-Brion Bordeaux, Ranska
56 Hermitage La Chapelle 88 Paul Jaboulet & Âiné Rhône, Ranska
57 Grands Echézeaux 88 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy, Ranska
58 Meursault Charmes 87 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Burgundy, Ranska
59 Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 87 Champagne Le Mesnil Champagne, Ranska
60 Lafleur 87 Château Lafleur Bordeaux, Ranska
61 Le Pin 86 Le Pin Bordeaux, Ranska
62 Sassicaia 86 Tenuta San Guido Tuscany, Italia
63 Château La Fleur-Pétrus 86 Château Lafleur-Pétrus Bordeaux, Ranska
64 Montrose 85 Château Montrose Bordeaux, Ranska
65 Domaine de Chevalier 85 Domaine de Chevalier Pessac Leognan, Ranska
66 Léoville-Las Cases 85 Château Léoville-Las Cases Saint-Julien, Ranska
67 Chateau Leoville-Barton 85 Château Leoville-Barton Bordeaux, Ranska
68 Barca Velha 85 Casa Ferreirinha Douro, Portugali
69 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 85 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Bordeaux, Ranska
70 Lafite-Rothschild 84 Château Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux, Ranska
71 Château Calon Ségur 84 Château Calon-Ségur Bordeaux, Ranska
72 Black Label 84 Wolf Blass South Eastern, Australia
73 Chardonnay 83 Sequoia Grove Napa Valley, Yhdysvallat
74 Château Pontet Canet 83 Château Pontet Canet Bordeaux, Ranska
75 Gattinara 83 Travalgini Piemonte, Italia
76 Marques de Riscal Reserva 82 Marqués de Riscal Rioja, Espanja
77 Château D´Issan 82 Château D´Issan Bordeaux, Ranska
78 Château Haut-Bailly 81 Château Haut-Bailly Pessac Leognan, Ranska
79 Château Haut-Batailley 81 Château Haut-Batailley Bordeaux, Ranska
80 Château Poujeaux 81 Château Poujeaux Bordeaux, Ranska
81 Château Corbin 79 Château Corbin Bordeaux, Ranska
82 Château Coutet 75 Château Coutet Sauternes, Ranska
83 Romanée Conti 0 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy, Ranska
84 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 0 Penfolds South Australia, Australia
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