Champagne Vintages

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

Universal enthusiasm for 2002, 1996, 1995, 1990, and minimal enthusiasm for 2005, 2003, 2001 and 1994.
Not much vintage Champagne from 2009-2011.
2015 is considered good but in the richer style.

Question 2

2019

Answer 2

Weather extremes of frost in spring and heatwaves in summer, reduced yields, mildew. Good conditions in late august and september.

Question 3

2018

Answer 3

Enthusiasm. Vintage of the century?
Very early harvest with high yields and higher level of ripeness. Rich side.

Question 4

2017

Answer 4

Very challenging. Wet conditions in august forced to early picking in order to avoid botrytis. Unlikely to be many vintages.

Question 5

2016

Answer 5

Low yields, decent quality

Question 6

2015

Answer 6

Rich vintage

Question 7

2014

Answer 7

Good for quality and quantity. Expected to make better wines than 2013, 2012

Question 8

2013

Answer 8

Good acidity, not good as 2012.

Question 9

2008

Answer 9

A vintage year on the austere side.

Question 10

2007

Answer 10

Good for chardonnay

Question 11

2004

Answer 11

Good year similar to 2002. More vintage wine than 2005.

Question 12

2003

Answer 12

Too hot

Question 13

2002

Answer 13

Vintage of the century.

Question 14

2001

Answer 14

Unsuccessful vintage

Question 15

2000

Answer 15

Many vintage wines.

Question 16

1996

Answer 16

Best vintage of the decade, refreshing acidity

Question 17

1995

Answer 17

First very good vintage since 1990. Top for Chardonnay

Question 18

1994

Answer 18

Rain was a problem.

Question 19

1991

Answer 19

Disappointing year

Question 20

1990

Answer 20

One of the great vintages of the century combining ripeness with good acidity.