Burgundy - Vintage table
Vintage Guide
Go in-depth with our vintage chart and discover exciting vintages.
| Vintage | Score | Grade & Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 |
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Cool year – light, quickly evolving wines. | See wines |
| 1981 |
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Fine acidity, but generally thin. | See wines |
| 1982 |
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Full-bodied and ripe, but uneven quality. | See wines |
| 1983 |
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Uneven, but good bottles can be found from top producers. | See wines |
| 1984 |
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Very weak vintage. | See wines |
| 1985 |
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Classic, elegant and still alive. | See wines |
| 1986 |
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Rustic structure, needed a long time. | See wines |
| 1987 |
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Light and early maturing. | See wines |
| 1988 |
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Structured and classic with a long life. | See wines |
| 1989 |
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Full-bodied, warm and well balanced. | See wines |
| 1990 |
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Magnificent vintage – rich and complex. | See wines |
| 1991 |
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Rainy and uneven – few good bottles. | See wines |
| 1992 |
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Thin and weak, short life. | See wines |
| 1993 |
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Good structure, classic style. | See wines |
| 1994 |
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Uneven and difficult vintage. | See wines |
| 1995 |
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Ripe, classic with good structure. | See wines |
| 1996 |
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Acid-driven and age-worthy. | See wines |
| 1997 |
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Charming, but quickly evolved. | See wines |
| 1998 |
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Ready to drink, balanced and solid. | See wines |
| 1999 |
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Top vintage – great finesse and depth. | See wines |
| 2000 |
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Soft and approachable early. | See wines |
| 2001 |
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Elegant, acid-driven and classic. | See wines |
| 2002 |
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Very elegant and balanced – underrated. | See wines |
| 2003 |
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Heatwave year – ripe, rich wines. | See wines |
| 2004 |
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Fresh, but with green notes – inconsistent. | See wines |
| 2005 |
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Legendary – structure, balance and long life. | See wines |
| 2006 |
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Correct, but not great. | See wines |
| 2007 |
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Ready to drink early, elegant style. | See wines |
| 2008 |
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Structure and freshness – classic style. | See wines |
| 2009 |
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Rich, ripe and charming – very approachable. | See wines |
| 2010 |
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Powerful, precise and age-worthy. | See wines |
| 2011 |
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Lighter style, ready to drink early. | See wines |
| 2012 |
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Fresh, concentrated and balanced. | See wines |
| 2013 |
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Cool year, but classic style and finesse. | See wines |
| 2014 |
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Elegant and crisp – good whites. | See wines |
| 2015 |
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Full-bodied, warm and rich – very successful. | See wines |
| 2016 |
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Classic year – great precision and depth. | See wines |
| 2017 |
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Approachable early, elegant style. | See wines |
| 2018 |
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Ripe, rich and fruity – very approachable. | See wines |
| 2019 |
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Top vintage – power and balance. | See wines |
| 2020 |
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Ripe, rich and outstanding quality. | See wines |
| 2021 |
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Cool and difficult – classic style, but limited quantities. | See wines |
| 2022 |
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Young, warm and promising – still an early assessment. | See wines |
