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Burgundy Vintage Guide
The quality of Burgundy varies significantly from vintage to vintage due to weather conditions. Warm, dry summers with moderate rainfall foster even grape ripening, resulting in wines with balance, concentration, and complexity. These vintages produce wines with intense fruit flavors, refined acidity, and excellent aging potential. Conversely, cool, wet weather during critical stages can lead to uneven ripening and reduced grape quality. Wines from challenging vintages may lack depth, concentration, and overall balance, resulting in lighter-bodied, less expressive wines with limited aging potential. Winemakers adapt techniques and vineyard management to mitigate adverse weather effects. Burgundy enthusiasts and producers closely monitor weather patterns and grape development each vintage, recognizing each year’s unique challenges and opportunities. The variability in Burgundy wine quality underscores the importance of terroir, skilled winemaking, and adaptation in crafting exceptional wines.
Here’s a summary of the Burgundy vintages since 1990. Many of the older vintages are very limited and in high demand. Availability can rapidly fluctuate, so we recommend checking our pre-arrival offers often.
2017
A challenging vintage marked by difficult weather conditions, resulting in lighter, less concentrated wines with limited aging potential. However, some producers managed to craft enjoyable wines in this vintage.
2016
Generally regarded as a very good vintage, producing wines with good balance, structure, and aging potential. Both reds and whites from 2016 exhibit depth and complexity.
2015
Another outstanding vintage, known for producing wines of exceptional quality and concentration. Reds from 2015 are particularly noteworthy for their richness, depth, and aging potential.
2014
A challenging vintage marked by difficult weather conditions, resulting in lighter, less concentrated wines with limited aging potential. However, some producers managed to craft enjoyable wines in this vintage.
2013
An excellent vintage, known for producing wines with ripe fruit flavors, good acidity, and excellent aging potential. Reds from 2013 are particularly impressive.
2012
Generally regarded as a very good vintage, producing wines with good balance, structure, and aging potential. Both reds and whites from 2012 exhibit depth and complexity.
2011
A challenging vintage marked by cool and wet weather conditions. While some producers managed to craft decent wines, overall quality was variable, with many wines lacking depth and concentration.
2010
Another outstanding vintage, characterized by ripe, concentrated wines with excellent balance and structure. Both reds and whites from 2010 are highly regarded for their depth and complexity.
2009
An exceptional vintage, known for producing wines with ripe fruit flavors, good acidity, and excellent aging potential. Reds from 2009 are particularly impressive.
2008
Generally regarded as a very good vintage, producing wines with good balance, structure, and aging potential. Both reds and whites from 2008 exhibit depth and complexity.
2007
A challenging vintage marked by difficult weather conditions, resulting in lighter, less concentrated wines with limited aging potential. However, some producers managed to craft enjoyable wines in this vintage.
2006
Generally regarded as a very good vintage, producing wines with good balance, structure, and aging potential. Both reds and whites from 2006 exhibit depth and complexity.
2005
Another outstanding vintage, known for producing wines of exceptional quality and concentration. Reds from 2005 are particularly noteworthy for their richness, depth, and aging potential.
2004
A mixed vintage with some producers achieving success despite challenging weather conditions. The wines tend to be lighter in style with moderate aging potential.
2003
An exceptional vintage, characterized by hot and dry weather conditions. Wines from 2003 are rich, ripe, and full-bodied, with excellent aging potential, particularly for the reds.
2002
Generally regarded as a very good vintage, producing wines with good balance, structure, and aging potential. Both reds and whites from 2002 exhibit depth and complexity.
2001
A challenging vintage marked by cool and wet weather conditions. While some producers managed to craft decent wines, overall quality was variable, with many wines lacking depth and concentration.
2000
Another outstanding vintage, characterized by ripe, concentrated wines with excellent balance and structure. Both reds and whites from 2000 are highly regarded for their depth and complexity.
1999
An excellent vintage, known for producing wines with ripe fruit flavors, good acidity, and excellent aging potential. Reds from 1999 are particularly impressive.
1998
Generally regarded as a very good vintage, producing wines with good balance, structure, and aging potential. Both reds and whites from 1998 exhibit depth and complexity.
1997
A challenging vintage marked by difficult weather conditions, resulting in lighter, less concentrated wines with limited aging potential. However, some producers managed to craft enjoyable wines in this vintage.
1996
A very good vintage, characterized by well-structured wines with good acidity and aging potential. Both reds and whites from 1996 offer balance and complexity.
1995
An excellent vintage, producing wines of exceptional quality and concentration. Reds from 1995 are particularly noteworthy for their richness, depth, and aging potential.
1994
A mixed vintage with some producers achieving success despite challenging weather conditions. The wines tend to be lighter in style with moderate aging potential.
1993
Another challenging vintage marked by cool and wet weather conditions. While some producers crafted decent wines, overall quality was inconsistent, and many wines lacked depth and concentration.
1992
Generally considered a good vintage, producing wines with good balance and structure. While not as exceptional as some surrounding years, the wines from 1992 offer enjoyable drinking experiences.
1991
A challenging vintage characterized by cool and wet weather conditions, resulting in lighter, less concentrated wines with lower acidity levels. Some producers managed to craft decent wines, but overall quality was variable.
1990
Another outstanding vintage, known for producing opulent, full-bodied wines with ripe fruit flavors and excellent aging potential. Both reds and whites from 1990 are highly regarded.
