Why Bordeaux dominates the wine market

There are two wines which show what makes Bordeaux the wine market's benchmarks and price setters. And also what makes Bordeaux tick. They are: Château Lafite Rothschild 2003 and Château Latour 2002. They are not the best vintages, in particular 2002, but that is the whole point. Both wines were as impressive in the lesser vintages of 2002 and 2003 as they are in the great vintages, for example 2000 or 2005.

While not awesome, they are serious wines and show why Bordeaux still dominates the wine market. They were lovely to drink, each with its own personality, each commanding respect. I would not want to drink them every day - not that I can afford to. Not every day because both wines should be drunk appropriately paired with food, or savoured in quiet contemplation!

Château Lafite Rothschild Premier Cru 2003 July 16, 2017; at dinner at home