Burgundy Vintages

Question 1

What are the best vintages to cellar for Vosne-Romanée?

Answer 1

2010, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022

These vintages are recommended for aging to enhance their quality.

Question 2

Which vintages of Vosne-Romanée are drinking well now?

Answer 2

2014, 2017, 2018

These vintages are considered ready for consumption.

Question 3

What are the best vintages to cellar for Gevrey-Chambertin?

Answer 3

2010, 2015, 2019, 2020

These vintages are suggested for optimal aging.

Question 4

Which vintages of Gevrey-Chambertin are drinking well now?

Answer 4

2012, 2014, 2017

These vintages are recommended for current enjoyment.

Question 5

What are the best vintages to cellar for Chambolle-Musigny?

Answer 5

2010, 2015, 2019

These vintages are ideal for aging.

Question 6

Which vintages of Chambolle-Musigny are drinking well now?

Answer 6

2013, 2014, 2017

These vintages are currently in a good drinking phase.

Question 7

What are the best vintages to cellar for Morey-Saint-Denis?

Answer 7

2010, 2015, 2020

Recommended for cellaring to improve quality.

Question 8

Which vintages of Morey-Saint-Denis are drinking well now?

Answer 8

2014, 2017, 2018

These vintages can be enjoyed currently.

Question 9

What are the best vintages to cellar for Nuits-Saint-Georges?

Answer 9

2010, 2015, 2019

Suggested for aging to enhance their characteristics.

Question 10

Which vintages of Nuits-Saint-Georges are drinking well now?

Answer 10

2012, 2013, 2017

These vintages are ready for consumption.

Question 11

What are the best vintages to cellar for Volnay?

Answer 11

2010, 2015, 2019

Ideal for aging to improve the wine.

Question 12

Which vintages of Volnay are drinking well now?

Answer 12

2014, 2017, 2018

These vintages are currently enjoyable.

Question 13

What are the best vintages to cellar for Pommard?

Answer 13

2010, 2015, 2020

Recommended for cellaring to enhance flavor.

Question 14

Which vintages of Pommard are drinking well now?

Answer 14

2012, 2014, 2017

These vintages are in a good drinking phase.

Question 15

What are the best vintages to cellar for Beaune?

Answer 15

2010, 2019

Suggested for aging to improve quality.

Question 16

Which vintages of Beaune are drinking well now?

Answer 16

2014, 2017

These vintages can be enjoyed currently.

Question 17

What are the best vintages to cellar for Meursault?

Answer 17

2010, 2014, 2019, 2020

Recommended for aging to enhance characteristics.

Question 18

Which vintages of Meursault are drinking well now?

Answer 18

2017, 2018

These vintages are currently enjoyable.

Question 19

What are the best vintages to cellar for Puligny-Montrachet?

Answer 19

2010, 2014, 2019, 2022

Suggested for optimal aging.

Question 20

Which vintages of Puligny-Montrachet are drinking well now?

Answer 20

2017, 2018

These vintages are ready for consumption.

Question 21

What are the best vintages to cellar for Chassagne-Montrachet?

Answer 21

2010, 2014, 2020

Recommended for aging.

Question 22

Which vintages of Chassagne-Montrachet are drinking well now?

Answer 22

2017, 2018

These vintages are currently enjoyable.

Question 23

What are the best vintages to cellar for Corton-Charlemagne / Montrachet?

Answer 23

2010, 2014, 2019, 2020

Ideal for aging to improve quality.

Question 24

Which vintages of Corton-Charlemagne / Montrachet are drinking well now?

Answer 24

2011 (some), 2015 (early), 2017

These vintages are currently at peak or ready for enjoyment.

Question 25

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2011?

Answer 25

Most wines are at peak (reds and whites) ## Footnote This vintage is considered optimal for consumption.

Question 26

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2012?

Answer 26

Reds in a good place now; top wines can still age ## Footnote This vintage is good for current drinking but has aging potential.

Question 27

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2013?

Answer 27

Reds drinking well now; whites delicate and ready ## Footnote This vintage is recommended for immediate consumption.

Question 28

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2014?

Answer 28

Whites shining, reds drinking beautifully ## Footnote This vintage is favorable for both types of wine.

Question 29

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2015?

Answer 29

Reds entering a great phase; whites showing well ## Footnote This vintage is good for current enjoyment.

Question 30

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2016?

Answer 30

Some reds ready, many will improve further ## Footnote This vintage has a mix of drinking readiness and aging potential.

Question 31

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2017?

Answer 31

Charming and open-knit across red & white — great for current drinking ## Footnote This vintage is considered excellent for immediate enjoyment.

Question 32

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2018?

Answer 32

Reds soft and fruit-driven now; whites are round, but best are holding ## Footnote This vintage offers good drinking options.

Question 33

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2019?

Answer 33

Still youthful; can be enjoyed, but best to cellar ## Footnote This vintage is better suited for aging.

Question 34

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2020?

Answer 34

Young and structured — cellar-worthy, esp. reds ## Footnote This vintage is recommended for aging.

Question 35

What is the drinking status of wines from vintage 2022?

Answer 35

Just released; generous and approachable but will age well ## Footnote This vintage offers immediate enjoyment with aging potential.

Question 37

What is the quality rating of the 2010 Burgundy vintage?

Answer 37

Outstanding ## Footnote The 2010 vintage is noted for being classical and structured.

Question 38

What are the characteristics of the 2014 Burgundy vintage?

Answer 38

Excellent (White), crisp, mineral, vibrant ## Footnote It is described as a brilliant vintage for whites, being pure, detailed, and long-lived.

Question 39

Describe the style of the 2015 Burgundy vintage.

Answer 39

Outstanding (Red), ripe, rich, generous ## Footnote The reds are opulent with depth and structure, while the whites are a bit broad but still good.

Question 40

What is the quality of the 2017 Burgundy vintage?

Answer 40

Very Good ## Footnote This vintage is characterized by elegant and charming wines that are open-knit and pretty.

Question 41

What makes the 2019 Burgundy vintage exceptional?

Answer 41

Exceptional, vibrant, powerful ## Footnote It features bright fruit and structure with great balance, making it excellent for both red and white wines.

Question 42

What are the attributes of the 2020 Burgundy vintage?

Answer 42

Excellent, concentrated, solar ## Footnote The wines are dense, ripe, and structured, with surprising freshness, indicating promise for aging.

Question 43

What is the quality rating of the 2022 Burgundy vintage?

Answer 43

Very Promising ## Footnote Early reports indicate great harmony of fruit and freshness, especially good for white wines.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The 2010 Burgundy vintage is described as _______.

Answer 44

Outstanding ## Footnote It is known for being precise and age-worthy with great acidity.

Question 45

True or False: The 2017 Burgundy vintage is considered a top vintage for long-term aging.

Answer 45

False ## Footnote The 2017 vintage is noted for early to mid-term drinking.

Question 46

What quality rating is given to the 2015 Burgundy vintage for reds?

Answer 46

Outstanding ## Footnote This vintage is noted for its ripe, rich, and generous characteristics.