Bordeaux
2015 vs 2016
2015
96
2025–2060
2016
97
2027–2061
- Open now
- 2015 — the safer regional choice for opening now.
- Buy or cellar
- 2016 — choose it when quality and longer aging matter more than immediate readiness.
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Famous Vintages, Compared Side by Side
Look beyond the score to choose a bottle for tonight, the cellar, or a restaurant table.
Brunello
2015 vs 2016
2015
93
2021–2042
2016
96
2027–2061
- Open now
- 2015 — already within its broad regional drinking window.
- Buy or cellar
- 2016 — the stronger long-term candidate when storage is sound.
Bordeaux
2009 vs 2010
2009
97
2019–2054
2010
98
2027–2055
- Open now
- 2009 — the clearer regional choice for drinking now.
- Buy or cellar
- 2010 for a well-stored cellar purchase; 2009 when you plan to drink sooner.
Napa Cabernet
2012 vs 2013
2012
95
2020–2047
2013
96
2023–2058
- Open now
- 2012 for the more conservative drink-now choice; 2013 is also in range.
- Buy or cellar
- 2013 when prices are close and you value the longer window.
Champagne
2008 vs 2012
2008
98
2027–2037
2012
97
2027–2037
- Open now
- Neither wins on regional timing alone; choose the better-stored bottle from the producer you prefer.
- Buy or cellar
- 2012 can be the value play; pay a 2008 premium only when the producer and condition justify it.
These are regional guides. Also check the producer, classification, price, storage history, and bottle condition.