2011 Bordeaux: The Vintage I Regret Buying En Primeur
Oct 3, 2026
I bought several 2011 Bordeaux wines en primeur when they were released in 2012. Looking back more than a decade later, 2011 is probably the Bordeaux vintage I most wish I had approached differently.
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AI GeneratedThe speaker reflects on the 2011 Bordeaux vintage, noting that while many wines have evolved beautifully, they were often poor financial purchases due to high initial pricing and a challenging growing season. Through a review of four specific bottles, the speaker argues that the true value of a wine is measured by the pleasure it brings at the table rather than its market appreciation.