1957 Wine

1957 Wine

The 1957 vintage marks the resilience of the French vineyard after the ravages of the 1956 frost. A cool and late year, it produced 1957 wines in a classic style: fine, balanced and aromatic. Less opulent than the legendary 1947 or 1959, the great 1957 wines are distinguished by their freshness and straightness. The finest 1957 red wines from Bordeaux, Pauillac, Graves, Saint-Julien or Pomerol combine finesse and authenticity, whilst the 1957 Burgundy wines from Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Gevrey-Chambertin or the sweet wines from Sauternes 1957 still surprise with their brilliance. A vintage of charm, sincere and delicate.

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What were the climatic conditions of the 1957 vintage?

The 1957 vintage was marked by a cool and late year, a direct consequence of the historic frost of 1956. The spring, cold and dry, delayed vegetation, whilst the moderate and changeable summer allowed for slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. The late harvests, often wet in Bordeaux and Burgundy, produced fine, light and highly aromatic 1957 wines. In the Rhône, the drier climate produced more structured wines, whilst the Sauternes 1957 benefited from beautiful purity and moderate botrytis.

In summary, 1957 was a vintage of elegance and freshness, favouring finesse over power, with a remarkable balance between acidity and maturity.

Why buy a 1957 wine?

Buying a 1957 wine means owning a fragment of history. This vintage marks the rebirth of the vine after the 1956 frost and illustrates the expertise of the winemakers of the time. These wines, now rare, are sought after for their authenticity, freshness and finesse, perfect for celebrating a 1957 anniversary or enriching a collector's cellar. At SoDivin, each bottle of 1957 wine benefits from rigorous traceability and optimal storage.

In summary, 1957 was a vintage of elegance and freshness, favouring finesse over power, with a remarkable balance between acidity and maturity.

The 1957 vintage in France — finesse, freshness and renaissance

After the terrible frost of 1956, French vineyards faced a new challenge. The year 1957 began in cold and drought; the April frosts, followed by a mixed summer and a rainy September, slowed maturity. Yields were low, but the best-situated grapes offered balanced juices, with lively acidity and remarkable aromatic purity.

Despite difficult conditions, the 1957 wine surprises with its staying power. The 1957 red wines are straight, elegant, focused on finesse rather than power. The 1957 white wines show beautiful tension, and certain sweet wines, particularly in Sauternes, reveal unexpected grace. This 1957 vintage is therefore distinguished by its authenticity: a 1957 wine of emotion, witness to an era of transition in the French vineyard.

Bordeaux 1957 – Classicism rediscovered

In Bordeaux, the 1957 vintage was a year of contrast. After the damage from the 1956 frost, the vines slowly came back to life. The cold spring was followed by an irregular summer, and the harvest, late (early October), took place under often humid skies. The grapes, few in number, offered wines of medium structure, but with beautiful freshness and rare aromatic elegance.

The finest terroirs of the Médoc and Graves produced fine 1957 Bordeaux wines, with notes of blond tobacco, tangy red fruits and undergrowth. The palate is straight, balanced, supported by lively acidity that has allowed certain bottles to traverse time with grace.

The 1957 red wines from Pauillac and Saint-Julien are among the most successful, as are certain crus from Graves and Pomerol.

The iconic estates to remember:

Château Haut-Brion 1957, La Mission Haut-Brion 1957,Lafite Rothschild 1957, Lynch-Bages 1957 and Margaux 1957.

The 1957 red Graves wines are harmonious and balanced, whilst the 1957 Sauternes such as Yquem 1957 or Climens 1957 demonstrate a beautiful success: delicate texture, discreet botrytis, aromas of honey and candied citrus.

This 1957 Bordeaux vintage does not have the richness of the great years, but it seduces with its classicism, sincerity and discreet longevity.

Burgundy 1957 – Sincere and precise wines

In Burgundy, the 1957 vintage was better than expected. After a severe frost and a cool summer, the harvest took place under changeable skies, but the grapes ripened in a rare balance. The 1957 red wines offer a pale robe and an expressive nose of morello cherry, bramble and fine spices. On the palate, the acidic structure brings a mouth-watering freshness and an elegance that characterises great pinots from cool years.

The best results come from the Côte de Nuits: Gevrey-Chambertin 1957, Chambolle-Musigny 1957, Vosne-Romanée 1957 and Nuits-Saint-Georges 1957. These wines are precise, taut and beautifully digestible.

In the Côte de Beaune, the Meursault 1957 and Puligny-Montrachet 1957 seduce with their vivacity and aromas of fresh hazelnut, citrus and damp stone. The Chablis 1957, born from a cold and windy climate, possess a crystalline purity, a perfect illustration of classic Burgundian style.

Iconic producers: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1957, Domaine Armand Rousseau 1957, Domaine Leroy 1957, Domaine Leflaive 1957 and Joseph Drouhin 1957.

These great 1957 Burgundy wines show a sincere, fine and refined personality, perfect for lovers of wines of pure expression.

Rhône Valley 1957 – Structure and character

In the Rhône Valley, this vintage produced powerful and tonic 1957 wines, often marked by a solid tannic structure. The dry and windy climate favoured slow maturity, giving wines of beautiful concentration and surprising longevity.

The Côte-Rôtie 1957 and Hermitage 1957 present aromas of black fruits, leather and black olive, typical of ripe Syrah. In the south, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1957 reveal a seductive roundness and a peppery finish.

Among the major references: Jean-Louis Chave 1957, E. Guigal 1957, Château de Beaucastel 1957.

This 1957 Rhône vintage combines density, freshness and typicity, and certain bottles continue to impress with their balance.

Champagne 1957 – Freshness and rarity

The 1957 champagne vintage was marked by a dramatic frost in April, severely reducing the harvest. Volumes were among the lowest since 1940, but the rare cuvées produced display a beautiful finesse, carried by lively acidity and a delicate mousse.

The houses Bollinger 1957, Krug 1957, Pol Roger 1957 and Taittinger 1957 were able to take advantage of the small harvest to produce precise and refined champagnes, still elegant today.

Discover our selection of great wines from 1957

The purchase of vintage wine 1957 suits many occasions: birthday, wedding anniversary, celebration of an event. An old wine is a formidable time machine. Old wine from 1957, grand cru from 1957? All bottles of 1957 wine are in stock and dispatched the same day for next-day delivery.

The entire SoDivin team is at your disposal for any enquiries. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

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