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Budburst was slowed down by cool weather in early spring.
The 2023 vintage, which could have been an early one in the absence of a proper winter, has in fact started off very gently, thanks to temperatures at the beginning of spring which were generally cooler than seasonal norms.
After a milder than normal February (+0.8°C on average), March continued to be mild, with an average temperature difference of +0.6°C. The temperature continues to fluctuate around the average, resulting in alternating cool and milder periods.
On 29 March, temperatures rose to well above normal and stayed there for a few days, helping the growth cycle to pick up once more and the vines began to “weep” their sap.
The very first green shoots were seen on Chardonnay vines across the network of Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) reference plots in late March, followed by the Pinot Noir during the first few days of April.
April was similar to March, with temperatures fluctuating. Overall temperatures were 1.4°C cooler than the norm until 23 April.
The mid-budburst stage was close to that observed in 2009 and 2016, and was a few days later than average:
* From 2 April for the Chardonnays in the Mâconnais, then between 9-15 April for the rest of Bourgogne.
* Between 12-17 April for the Pinot Noirs
* Mid-April for Gamays in the Mâconnais
During the last few days of March and into early April, cold nights with sub-zero temperatures led to fears of frost damage. Fortunately, the risk was relatively low and the damage very minor. As for the much-feared Ice Saints days in mid-May, they are forecast to be mild and without risk.
Discover the Savigny-lès-Beaune AOC
Savigny-lès-Beaune, the appellation that has conquered the French dinner table!
Savigny-Lès-Beaune is a Village appellation of the Côte de Beaune, created in 1937. It is still relatively little-known internationally despite being a longstanding favorite on French dinner tables. It is produced in both red and white versions, the red produced from Pinot Noir and the white from the Chardonnay grape. 22 of its Climats are classified as Premier Cru.
The production area for the Savigny-lès-Beaune AOC is located 3km to the northwest of Beaune, along the little Rhoin river at the beginning of the combe de Fontaine-Froide. This situation does not just affect the soil and subsoil. It also affects the microclimate in the area.
In this video, Jean-Pierre Renard, expert trainer at the École des Vins de Bourgogne, invites you to discover the geographical and geological specifics of the appellation.
While in this video, Jean-Baptiste Lebreuil, enologist at the Domaine Pierre & Jean-Baptiste Lebreuil, discusses the diversity and characteristics of the wines of Savigny-lès-Beaune, described as “nourishing, theological, and protecting from disease”.
Food and wine combinations
Red Savigny-lès-Beaune wines, with their volume, power, and smoothness, make the ideal partner for cuts of beef or even pan-fried foie gras. Served with crispy roasted fowl, the fleshy personality of Savigny-lès-Beaune would be a marvelous foil. In terms of cheese pairings, opt for the milder flavors of Chaource, Brie de Meaux, Tomme, Reblochon, Cantal, Mont d’Or, or Époisses.
The lively and forthright attack of a white Savigny-lès-Beaune marries well with freshwater fish in white sauce, omelets, or scrambled eggs. These wines also provide a subtle partner for goat cheeses, Gruyere, Comté, or Cîteaux.
Still relatively little-known in Japan, Crémant de Bourgogne wines accounted for 4.3% of volumes of Bourgogne wine exports to Japan in 2022. These volumes stabilized and were down 4% compared to 2021, after having shown good growth in that year. Revenue, however, was healthier, up 15% over the previous year, underscoring the quest for quality of its producers.
The Crémant de Bourgogne appellation is offering great opportunities for growth on this market that is showing an increasing appetite for high quality sparkling wines.
To meet this demand and to support the efforts of those producers, the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is hosting a master class in Tokyo on 19 June, entirely dedicated to the appellation.
The event will involve a presentation of the diversity of the AOC, covering subjects such as traditional cuvées, plot selection, Blancs de Blancs wines, and Grand Eminent classification. It will be followed by a tasting of eight different Crémant de Bourgogne wines, hosted by Yūya Kondō, Chief Sommelier at the Écrin Ginza, who came third in the 2020 edition of the best sommelier competition in Japan.
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is continuing its mission to initiate Canadian sommeliers in the art of Chablis wines.
In June, lunchtime training sessions will be organized by the BIVB and hosted by Véronique Rivest in Ontario and Kler-Yann Bouteiller in Quebec. Kler-Yann is an Official Bourgogne Wines Trainer.
The events will run on:
* 13 June at the Cluny restaurant in Toronto from 11:30am to 2pm
* 20 June at the Blanche de Rioux & Pettigrew restaurant in Quebec City from 11:30am to 2pm
The program will involve a 30-minute presentation followed by a food and wine pairing lunch with blind tastings to encourage exchanges between participants and trainers.
The US market: 2022 was not a good year for Bourgogne wines
After an exceptional year in 2021, exports to the US returned to a more normal rhythm in 2022, and were hit by the poor harvest in 2021.
Although volumes of Bourgogne wines exported fell by 7% in 2022 compared to 2021, they remained on an upward trajectory in terms of a five-year average, up 8% by volume for 19 million bottles exported in 2022 compared to the average over the five years from 2017-2021.
Volumes of exports of white Bourgogne wines, which were harder hit by the low 2021 harvest, fell by 13%. However, red wines and Crémant de Bourgogne were up, by 2% and 6.4% respectively in 2022 compared to 2021.
Revenue remains on the right track, confirming an excellent upward trend in prices compared to the five-year average: Up 35% for €291 million in 2022 compared to the average over the five-year period from 2017 to 2021. 2022 was the second consecutive year of growth in terms of revenue, after the cyclical downturn in 2020. This was a new record, at almost €300 million (up 13.9% compared to 2021). The US alone accounted for 19% of export revenue in 2022.
2023 was off to a slow start in this market, due to a lack of wine. The gradual arrival of the 2022 vintage should encourage a recovery, even if only slight.
Live the Bourgogne wines experience
The 17 & 18 June will see the inauguration of the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne network
Discover all the appellations of Bourgogne and meet their producers during the opening festivities of the Cité…
On 17 and 18 June, there will be two days of festivities aimed at the general public, when they will finally get to discover these three sites dedicated to the history and cultivation of Bourgogne wines.
The event will include an exceptional program for each Cité, featuring:
- Discovery of the immersive and sensorial visitor trails
- Family entertainment
- Guided tours
- Exhibitions
- Tasting workshops and food and wine pairings
- Meet-and-greets with winemakers
For the occasion, the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) is hosting a Winegrowers Village in each of the Cités in Beaune, Mâcon, and Chablis. This will be a great opportunity to sample a large number of wines from across the region and to meet local producers.
Practical information
* 17-18 June from 10am to 6pm
* Beaune Admission is €14 for adults and €7 for 6-18-year-olds, with a family pass available for two adults plus two children for €32
* Chablis and Mâcon Admission is €9 for adults and €4,50 for 6-18-year-olds, with a family pass available for two adults plus two children for €20.50
* Book online at www.citeclimatsvins-bourgogne.com
But hurry, as places are limited!
Keep up to speed with all the news from the Cité network on their website and across social media.
The cause that will benefit from the next Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction is revealed
Ageing well will be the cause supported at the 163rd Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction.
The 163rd Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction will run on Sunday 19 November 2023 in the Halles in Beaune. During the sale, the Charity Barrel will be auctioned to raise money to promote health and happiness in old age.
The notion of growing old in a happy way is a public health priority, and the Hospices de Beaune will be supporting one or more non-profits involved in helping older people be more independent through the sale of this unique barrel of wine.
As in previous years, this will be a unique opportunity to taste all of the Bourgogne wine region’s appellations and the latest vintages. Tastings will be offered to industry processionals including winestore owners, sommeliers, and so on. More information will follow soon.
And if you are involved in improving the lives of the elderly, you can apply to become a beneficiary of the proceeds from the sale of the charity barrel.
Bourgogne vs. Burgundy: to re-affirm their identity, the region and the producers are reverting back to the original French iteration of the name, Bourgogne.
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