Chablis Flashcards
Problems/Issues/Situation
-Global warming: wines more into the line of Burgundy
- Vintages divided into: classic (fresh, lively acidity) and warmer vintages (no aging potential)
2020
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40% less rain than usual.
-300 hours more in sunshine
-Yields down more than 50% due to frost
-Lower alcohol, acidity higher
-More classic style than 2019
2019
**
Hot and dry
Volume below than normal
High quality
2018
**
Warm vintage, wines are richer than usual.
-Similar to 2015 but with higher dry extract.
-No longevity
2017
**
Freezing weather in the second half of April
-Right bank badly affected reducing production of grand cru and premier cru.
-The rest of the season was good
2016
*
Difficult year: frost followed by mildew, reduced the crop
-Wines have classic freshness, with good minerality.
-Good potential for aging
2015
Good, full flavored vintage.
Warm year, wines are softer than usual.
2014
*
Storms with hail during the growing season reduced the crop.
Difficult august.
Good acidity.
2013
Cold growing season.
Improvement in September.
Wines are good rather than great.
2012
*
Erratic conditions, low yields for both reds and whites
- Quality surprisingly good
2011
Least successful vintage of the decade
- difficulties in getting to ripeness
2010
Tighter than the opulent 2009, with an elegant balance, good acidity and minerality and good aging potential
2009
On the rich side, opulent, unlikely to age
2008
Difficult vintage with problems of rain and humidity. Acidity maybe too evident
2007
Wet growing season, decent wines but on the acid side
