Burgundy Vintages Flashcards

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2023

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Very good vintage, high yields all around

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2022

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Very good vintage, high yields all around

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2021

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Very poor vintage, frost and hail damage all around

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2020

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Smooth growing season, warm and dry summer with cooler nights

Red wines are vibrant with notable red fruit
White wines are fresh and bright

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2019

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  • Cool and rainy spring led to reduced yields due to coulure and millerandage
  • Warm and dry summer led to concentration

Red wines: Concentrated and layered, suitable for early drinking or agening
White wines: Strong vintage, perfectly ripe wines

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2018

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Warmest vintage since 2003

Red wines have ripe fruit, aromatic complexity
White wines are fresh and suitable for early drinking

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2017

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An early and abundant vintage
Some rain at harvest so pick date determines style
Red wines: aromatic and balanced
White wines: Fruit forward and accesible for early drinking

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2016

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Challenging year, frost devasted grand and premier cru vineyards
Low yields and disease pressure: inconsistant quality

Red wines: Juicy and dark in color with ripe tannins
White wines: Fresh and classic, many crus not produced

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