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The 2016 vintage in France will be remembered as a paradoxical yet exceptional year. After a spring marked by heavy rainfall and significant mildew pressure, the summer drought slowed ripening before two saving September rains revived the vines. The result: 2016 wines of rare precision, combining concentration, freshness and balance. In Bordeaux, Château Latour 2016 is described as a masterpiece of power and finesse, and Petrus 2016 as a wine of unparalleled richness and depth. In Burgundy, the low yields caused by frost produced rare, concentrated wines of outstanding quality. The 2016 Rhône is unanimously praised by Decanter and the international press as one of the great vintages of the century. In 2026, the 2016 wine celebrates its 10th anniversary: it is the ideal 10-year anniversary wine.

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Vintage 2016: a rare balance and wines destined for legend

The 2016 vintage is considered one of the greatest of the 21st century in France, rivalling 2005, 2009, 2010 and 2015. After a spring marked by heavy rainfall and mildew pressure, the summer drought slowed ripening before two saving September rains revived the vines. The result: 2016 wines of rare precision, combining concentration, freshness and balance. The great Bordeaux wines of 2016 are at their peak, particularly on the left bank with Pauillac 2016, Margaux 2016, Saint-Julien 2016 and Saint-Estèphe 2016, driven by anthological cabernet sauvignons. On the right bank, Pomerol 2016 and Saint-Émilion 2016 captivate with their velvety texture and generosity. But the 2016 red wine also shines beyond Bordeaux: the Rhône 2016 displays exceptional finesse in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, while the Burgundy 2016 (Vosne-Romanée, Puligny-Montrachet, Nuits-Saint-Georges) offer rarity and elegance. In the Loire, Sancerre 2016, Chinon 2016 and Vouvray 2016 complete this panorama. A great 2016 wine is distinguished by its perfect balance, depth and extraordinary ageing potential.

Bordeaux 2016: classic grace and modern depth

In Bordeaux, the 2016 wine is unanimously acclaimed by critics as a historic vintage. The cabernet sauvignons of the Médoc achieved perfect phenolic ripeness: Pauillac 2016 displays exceptional density and tannic structure, Saint-Julien 2016 seduces with its exemplary consistency, Margaux 2016 combines floral finesse and intensity. On the right bank, Pomerol 2016 and Saint-Émilion 2016 shine for their velvety texture and generosity. The Wine Advocate awarded no fewer than nine 100/100 scores to this vintage — a record that underlines its uniformly outstanding quality.

Château Mouton Rothschild 2016 is described as "one of the most accomplished Moutons of recent decades", of incomparable fragrance and power. Château Cheval Blanc 2016 approaches absolute perfection. Cos d'Estournel 2016 exceeds all expectations in Saint-Estèphe: James Suckling awards it 100/100 for an aromatic profile of rare seductiveness. Château Margaux 2016 perfectly illustrates the extreme elegance of the vintage with its silky tannins and aromatic depth, acclaimed by the entire international press. Pétrus, Latour, Lafite, Haut-Brion, Angélus and Figeac complete this exceptional roll of honour.

Burgundy 2016: a rare vintage, concentrated and vibrant 2016 wines

In Burgundy, 2016 will be remembered for its low yields due to frost and hail. But the quality is masterful in the areas that were spared. The red wines of the Côte de Nuits are dense, structured and fragrant: Gevrey-Chambertin 2016 is full-bodied and thoroughbred, Vosne-Romanée 2016 is silky and bewitching, Chambolle-Musigny 2016 shines for its delicacy. The white wines of the Côte de Beaune and Chablis 2016 captivate with their purity and mineral tension.

Domaine Georges Roumier delivers in 2016 Bonnes Mares and Chambolle-Musigny of remarkable finesse and depth, rated 19/20 by Jancis Robinson — one of the most sought-after cuvées of the vintage. Domaine Arnoux Lachaux emerges as the great revelation of 2016 in Burgundy: its Latricières Chambertin 2016, of exceptional concentration and elegance. Coche-Dury in Meursault, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Armand Rousseau and Raveneau in Chablis complete the picture of the great Burgundian successes of 2016.

Rhône Valley 2016: solar intensity and balance for a masterful 2016 wine

The Rhône 2016 is unanimously described as the vintage of the century by Decanter, the Revue du Vin de France and the international press. In the north, the syrah reached ideal phenolic ripeness: the Hermitage 2016 are deep, peppery and sappy, the Côte-Rôtie 2016 blend suaveness, dark fruits and smoky notes with tannins of exceptional finesse. In the south, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 are majestic, rich yet fresh, endowed with remarkable drinkability.

Chapoutier produces in 2016 two legendary bottles with L'Ermite and Le Pavillon Hermitage, both awarded 100/100 by the Wine Advocate — syrahs of absolute concentration and incomparable mineral tension. Jean-Louis Chave delivers an Hermitage 2016 that the Revue du Vin de France places among the greatest bottles of his career, of rare depth and balance. In Côte-Rôtie, Guigal La Landonne, La Mouline and La Turque stand as the absolute references of the appellation. Auguste Clape produces an exceptional Cornas 2016 and Domaine Jamet Côte Brune 2016 confirms the extraordinary quality of the northern Rhône. Clos des Papes and Beaucastel bring the south to its peak.

Champagne 2016: precision and elegance for ageing

Champagne 2016 saw moderate yields but outstanding grape quality, particularly in Chardonnay. Decanter singles out this vintage for its precision and tension, ideal for many years of ageing. The great houses that were patient before releasing their wines delivered cuvées of remarkable purity.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2016 stands out as one of the great cuvées of the vintage: Jancis Robinson highlights its perfect balance between ripeness and mineral tension. Dom Pérignon 2016 combines richness and elegance with the house's customary mastery. Salon Blanc de Blancs 2016 — which the house only declares in exceptional years — is of incomparable mineral purity according to the English press. Bollinger La Grande Année 2016 and Pascal Agrapart Vénus 2016 complete this roll of honour.

Loire 2016 and Languedoc 2016 — Freshness, purity and expression of terroir

In the Loire, the 2016 vintage reveals superb freshness. The Sancerre 2016 stand out for their precise and saline sauvignons, the Vouvray 2016 display a finely chiselled acidity and notes of white fruit, while the Chinon and Saumur-Champigny 2016 offer charming cabernet francs. Domaine Huet delivers in 2016 a Le Mont and Clos du Bourg Vouvray of exemplary tension and purity, hailed by the Revue du Vin de France among the greatest cuvées of the Loire. Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux 2016 remains the absolute reference of Saumur-Champigny. In the Languedoc, Domaine de la Grange des Pères 2016, Peyre Rose 2016 and Clos des Fées 2016 illustrate the strength of character and the authenticity of southern terroirs in this well-balanced vintage.

Giving a 2016 wine as a gift, an excellent idea

The 2016 wine is the ideal vintage for the discerning enthusiast: concentrated, complex and balanced, with a freshness that makes it already accessible. In 2026, it celebrates its 10th anniversary: each bottle is a rare witness to that year which the entire international press describes as exceptional. To compare vintages and identify the 2016 bottles still at their peak, consult the SoDivin Vintage Guide.

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