1998 Bordeaux

1998 is a glorious Right Bank vintage. 1998 is an important vintage for collectors because the highs are seriously high (legendary), and prices are still relatively reasonable. After a temperate start, 1998 was a dry, sunny, warm-to-hot growing season. August was scorching—most days were over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), with 5 days over...