Burgundy Vintages Flashcards
2023
Very good vintage, high yields all around
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2022
Very good vintage, high yields all around
2021
Very poor vintage, frost and hail damage all around
2020
Smooth growing season, warm and dry summer with cooler nights
Red wines are vibrant with notable red fruit
White wines are fresh and bright
2019
- 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
2018
Warmest vintage since 2003
Red wines have ripe fruit, aromatic complexity
White wines are fresh and suitable for early drinking
2017
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
2016
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