Wine Basics

Burgundy Vintage Chart

VintageWeather / Style SummaryRed Score (/100)White Score (/100)
2023Warm, generous yields; ripe, approachable, classic balance emerging9293
2022Hot, dry but well-managed; powerful yet fresh, excellent depth9394
2021Cool, difficult, frost-hit; light and elegant, high-acid, perfumed reds9790
2020Warm, low yields; concentrated, structured, ageworthy9497
2019Ideal balance of ripeness & freshness; elegant and long-lived9794
2018Hot, sunny; rich, plush, open-knit9392
2017Clean, fresh, consistent; classic medium-bodied style9693
2016Frost reduced yields; intense, precise, superb terroir expression9690
2015Warm, dry; powerful, ripe, structured9693
2014Cooler, fresh; energetic, transparent, excellent whites9495
2013Cool, late; high acid, firm backbone9191
2012Low yields; concentrated, balanced, long aging9293
2011Early-drinking, soft structure, herbacious red, less density8992
2010Classic, high acid, precision and longevity9695
2009Warm, ripe, opulent; lower acidity9591
2008High acid, good tannin structure; good for aging9193
2007Light, charming, early-drinking; reds are maturing fast9390
2006Variable; some dilution and rusticity but good top wines8987
2005Ripe, powerful; balanced acidity, longevity9488
2004Mixed; vegetal notes in reds, better whites8692
2003Extreme heat; atypical, low acid8383
2002Excellent balance; classic, refined9495
2001Traditional, graceful reds, underrated9291
2000Soft, early-maturing, pleasant but not profound9091

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