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The 2024 vintage is not off to a smooth start. But even if the winegrowers are having a hard time, the vines are holding up well. Two weeks after the hailstorm in Chablis that made headlines (May 1), it's time for an initial assessment, as objectively as possible.
Before the hail, Bourgogne's winegrowers had to contend with the now recurrent April frost episode (second half of the month). Although the sleepless nights were quite stressful, there was a certain sigh of relief afterwards: the damage caused was very localized, despite the vines' early development status (2 to 7 unfolded leaves).
The hardest hit areas are located in the Chatillonnais (mainly dedicated to Crémant de Bourgogne), where temperatures dropped to -5°C. Frost damage ranging from 80 to 100% on parcels of vines occurred in the eastern part of the region, from the Seine to the Ource valley. The Maranges, in southern Côte de Beaune, also suffered.
Elsewhere in the Côte Chalonnaise, the Mâconnais and Nothern Bourgogne, damage was very limited.
Chablis, on the other hand, suffered considerable damage to part of its vineyards after a double hailstorm on May 1st.
Approximately 1,000 hectares of vines were affected, mainly in the villages of Fontenay-près-Chablis, Villy and La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, but also in Chablis, Maligny, Beine and Lignorelles. Some Climats in Chablis Grand Cru and Chablis Premier Cru also suffered. Overall, it is estimated that 400 ha of vines were affected by more than 80%.
Fortunately, after two very good harvests in 2022 and 2023, the VCI (Individual Reserve Volume), especially for the Petit Chablis and Chablis appellations, as well as for our Crémant de Bourgogne collective reserves, will help mitigate the impact of these weather-related hazards.
There's still a long way to go until the harvest, and the winegrowers already know that they'll need to be constantly vigilant regarding the weather in 2024.
On June 19, 2024, the program "Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne" will spotlight the appellation Vézelay, showcasing its incredible revival.
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Vézelay appellation, renowned as a place of pilgrimage as well as for its tumultuous winegrowing past. In just a few years, this viticultural region has become a benchmark for quality wines, and still has plenty of surprises in store for you.
The first part of the show, presented by Robin Kick, Master of Wine, will feature highlights of the appellation along with reports and interviews with the winegrowers. The second part of the program offers a guided tasting of several wines.
This program is broadcast live at the following times:
- In French at 4pm
- In English at 9am, 11am and 7pm (Paris time, UTC+2).
There are now two ways to take part and submit questions live to the host and the winegrowers via chat:
- Join a face-to-face group with one of our Official Trainers. Contact them directly to register
- Join a session from home without the wine tasting, but take advantage of this opportunity to better understand the appellation. Connect via the link: http://www.rendez-vous-vins-bourgogne.live
This program is reserved for wine professionals only.
For more information, contact caroline.girgenti@bivb.com
Tasting workshops in Japan: A continuing partnership with the Japan Sommelier Association
Register to discover lesser-known facets of Bourgogne wines.
The BIVB, in partnership with the Japan Sommelier Association (JSA), is organizing a series of seminars to explore the wines of Bourgogne.
This series of seminars will take place in 6 different French cities, highlighting the wines of Chablis, Bourgogne and Mâcon AOCs with geographical indications. The program includes a theoretical session and tastings of eight wines illustrating the diversity of each appellation's terroirs.
The dates for the Mâcon and Bourgogne + geographical indication seminars are July 3 in Nagano and July 10 in Aichi. The Chablis seminars start on July 22 in Kanagawa; there will be three more in Ishikawa, Hiroshima and Kumamoto, with dates still to be confirmed. Don't miss this opportunity to discover Bourgogne wines across Japan!
To take part, you need to be a JSA member and contact the association for further details.
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Economy
Bourgogne wine exports to Japan
Bourgogne is the AOC still wine region with the highest sales growth in 2023.
In 2023, Japan lost its position as the world's third-largest economy to Germany. Several factors may explain this decline, such as the fall in the Japanese currency. In particular, it is linked to a demographic decline: The country's population fell by almost a million inhabitants to 125.1 million (2022).
In terms of sales, Bourgogne was the AOC still wine region with the highest growth in 2023 (+1.86 million euros).
In Japan, Bourgogne has a long-standing reputation as a region whose culture, taste and values resonate strongly with the Japanese. Yet professionals in Bourgogne perceive a generational shift that is leading them to increasingly target the under-50s with wines that are more affordable in terms of taste and quality.
As a result, the majority of wines shipped are now Bourgogne Régionale AOCs and Chablis wines.
In 2023, Bourgogne white wines represented 44.5% of the volume of French AOC wines of this color exported to this country, and 68% of their sales.
In 2023, the mature Hong Kong market was the world's 11th largest importer of wine in terms of sales. French wines account for 62% of these sales.
Sales of Bourgogne wines rose by a healthy 3.4% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching sales of 96.5 million euros.
This represented a new record in terms of value, after an already excellent year of growth in 2022, when sales rose by 9.6% compared to 2021.
Hong Kong is benefiting from the return of available volumes following the two very fine vintages of 2022 and 2023: a +0.9% increase in export volume compared to 2022, the second record year in terms of volume after an excellent 2021.
In 2023, export volumes of white wines and Crémant de Bourgogne increased, while turnover of all wines grew:
• White wines: up 9.4% by volume and up 2.9% in sales (2023 compared to 2022)
• Red wines: down 7.3% by volume but up 3.5% in sales (2023 compared to 2022)
• Crémant de Bourgogne: virtually absent 5 years ago and still hardly present (only 1% of exports), posted encouraging results in 2023: up 17.6% by volume and up 37.3% by sales (2023 compared to 2022).
Montagny is a Village appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise that was established in 1936. Its distinctive feature is that almost half of its surface area is classified as Village Premier Cru, with no fewer than 49 different Climats. This gives you an idea of the diversity of this appellation!
Characteristics of the wines and terroirs of the Montagny appellation:
The Montagny appellation is produced exclusively in white, with classic characteristics of Chardonnay from Bourgogne. It is clear, discreetly golden with green highlights, becoming more buttercup-like with age. Its typical aromas evoke acacia, hawthorn, honeysuckle, and bramble blossom, with occasional hints of violets and fern. In a more lively context, there are additional notes of lemongrass and gunflint. We can also sense hazelnut, honey, white peach and pear. On the palate, it's a fresh wine, with a youthful character, lively and pleasant, and can produce a wealth of spicy aromas. The wine's fine, elegant taste is complemented by an enduring, well-structured core.
At the southern tip of the Côte Chalonnaise, four villages (Buxy, Montagny-lès-Buxy, Jully-lès-Buxy and Saint-Vallerin) share this AOC status. Like in the Côte de Nuits or Chassagne-Montrachet, wine and stone quarries enjoy an ideal terrain here. With fortifications dating back to the 12th century, Buxy has preserved its monumental heritage and independent character.
Time to eat!
Montagny is a refined, subtle appellation that goes perfectly with balanced and aromatic dishes. Whether with veal in white sauce, steamed or poached shellfish, pan-fried or grilled fish, or even meat/seafood paellas, it reveals all its aromatic richness. Its character also enhances seafood gratins. Cheeses, such as goat's cheese, Beaufort, Comté, Emmental and Saint-Paulin, are ideal accompaniments.
Learn more:
In this video, Robin Kick, Master of Wine, explains the specific geology and geography of the Montagny appellation.
According to Rémi Marlin, director of the Cave de Buxy, if the Montagny appellation were a famous person, it would be the cubist painter Georges Braque. Find out why in this video.
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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