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(updated) The Bourgogne 2023 vintage: expectations are coming to fruition!

13/11/2023

It's been some time since Bourgogne enjoyed two consecutive years with above-average volumes. 2023, coming hot on the heels of 2022, has put a smile on the faces of winegrowers and wine merchants: the cellars are (almost) full again, and the quality is there every time.

That’s the other great thing about this vintage - despite unstable weather conditions over the summer, the end result is stunning. The Chardonnay, Aligoté and Sauvignon grapes reached full maturity in perfect condition, while retaining enough freshness to live up to the reputation of Bourgogne white wines. And Pinot Noir proved, once again, that it is king of the grape varieties. After a rigorous sorting process, facilitated by high yields, some very fine juices were extracted, with a great variety of aromas.

The result is expressive, fruity wines with beautiful aromatic profiles, for both white and red. There's something for all tastes, as this vintage offers a range of profiles linked to the choice of harvest dates. We look forward to exploring the 2023 vintage!

One year after the harvest, Bourgogne is looking forward to enjoying the wines of the 2023 vintage. Exceptional quality, rarely seen in high-yield years, is undeniably on display, making 2023 an incomparable year... thus far.

Today, the white wines stand out for their rich aromatics and unmistakable appeal. True wines of pleasure, they’re well-suited to the finest tables. The red wines owe their success to careful yield management and meticulous sorting. Remarkably pure, they offer a lovely aromatic complexity, with a lively, fresh palate complemented by well-integrated tannins. The result is a collection of generous, tender wines that deliver immediate enjoyment, yet also promise to develop over 2 to 5 years, depending on the appellation.

Watch François Labet, President of the Bourgogne Wine Board, talking about the 2023 vintage :

Watch this video with 3 young producers who talk about the year in the vines and cellars: