Burgundy Vintages

Question 1

2023

Answer 1

Very good vintage, high yields all around

Question 2

2

2022

Answer 2

Very good vintage, high yields all around

Question 3

2021

Answer 3

Very poor vintage, frost and hail damage all around

Question 4

2020

Answer 4

Smooth growing season, warm and dry summer with cooler nights

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

Question 5

2019

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

2018

Answer 6

Warmest vintage since 2003

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

Question 7

2017

Answer 7

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

Question 8

2016

Answer 8

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