Bordeaux's top reds age 15–30 years in great vintages. The 2010, 2016, and 2020 are the trifecta of the decade — structured, complex, and built to last. The 2022 may ultimately rival them.
Year-by-year quality
| Vintage | Quality |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Very Good |
| 2023 | Outstanding |
| 2022 | Exceptional |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2020 | Exceptional |
| 2019 | Exceptional |
| 2018 | Outstanding |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2016 | Exceptional |
| 2015 | Exceptional |
| 2014 | Very Good |
| 2013 | Average |
| 2012 | Good |
| 2011 | Good |
| 2010 | Exceptional |
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Which Bordeaux vintages are best?
The standout Bordeaux vintages in this chart are 2022, 2020, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2010. These are the years that reward the longest cellaring — see the year-by-year breakdown for how every vintage from 2010 to 2024 rates.
How long should I cellar a Bordeaux wine?
Bordeaux's top reds age 15–30 years in great vintages. The 2010, 2016, and 2020 are the trifecta of the decade — structured, complex, and built to last. The 2022 may ultimately rival them.
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SOURCES & FRESHNESS
Vintage-chart methodology follows the industry standard set by Wine Spectator — Vintage Charts · verified 2026-07-09. The Quality ratings above are Saignée's own editorial synthesis of collector and critic consensus, not a transcription of any single publication's scores.
Last updated: 2026-07-09