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In our opinion, the 1966 vintage is a reference year for wine enthusiasts. In France, the 1966 wines are balanced and refined thanks to a contrasting summer followed by a beautiful sunny autumn. In Bordeaux, the 1966 red wines from Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pomerol and Saint-Émilion reveal structure, freshness and longevity. In Burgundy, the great Pinot Noir from Chambertin 1966 and Romanée-Conti 1966 as well as the Chablis 1966 offer 1966 wines demonstrating elegance and depth. The Rhône Valley 1966 seduces with powerful and distinguished Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie. In Champagne, the vintage delivers fine and persistent cuvées. In the Loire, supple reds and lively whites complete this great 1966 wine, ideal for enthusiasts and collectors.

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Quels sont les meilleurs vins de 1966 ?

Les meilleurs vins de Bordeaux de 1966 sont : Château Latour 1966, Château Palmer 1966, Château Montrose 1966, Château Figeac 1966 et Château La Mission Haut Brion 1966.

Les meilleurs vins de Bourgogne de 1966 sont : Domaine de la Romanée Conti La Tâche 1966, Domaine de la Romanée Conti Richebourg 1966, Remoissenet Père et Fils Volnay 1966 et Domaine Comte George de Vogue Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 1966.

Les meilleurs vins du Rhône de 1966 sont : Château Beaucastel 1966, Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle 1966 et Guigal Côte Rôtie La Mouline 1966.

Nos conseils pour l’achat d’un vin de 1966

Les vins de Bordeaux sont excellents, alliant élégance et fermeté. Ils se conservent longtemps, et les grands crus restent délicieux pendant plusieurs années.

En Bourgogne, les appellations qui offrent les meilleurs vins sont Richebourg, Échézeaux et Vosne Romanée.

En Vallée du Rhône, orientez-vous vers les appellations Côte Rôtie et Châteauneuf du Pape qui ont su tirer leur épingle du jeu cette année.

Les Champagnes de toutes les Maisons sont excellents, avec une grande finesse, fermeté et équilibre.

Chaque bouteille de vin est emballée avec soin dans un étui spécialisé. Achetez et recevez dès le lendemain avec la livraison 24h. Notre équipe se tient à votre écoute pour toute demande de renseignements. N‘hésitez pas à nous contacter.

Le millésime 1966 est-il encore buvable aujourd’hui ?

Oui, de nombreux vins 1966 sont encore superbes s’ils ont été conservés dans de bonnes conditions. Les Bordeaux 1966 du Médoc et de la Rive Droite conservent une belle structure et des arômes complexes (cèdre, tabac, fruits noirs). Les Bourgognes 1966 de grands domaines restent raffinés et soyeux. Les Rhône 1966 comme Hermitage ou Côte-Rôtie dévoilent puissance et élégance. Les grands Champagnes 1966 sont rares mais encore expressifs, tout comme certains liquoreux de Sauternes.

Vintage 1966: the timeless elegance of France's great wines

The 1966 vintage is recognised as a classic year, offering balanced wines from 1966 that are still fascinating to taste today. After a capricious spring and a sometimes cool summer, a dry and bright autumn allowed for slow ripening of the grapes. This climate gave birth to wines from 1966 of remarkable staying power: they combine freshness, proper acidity, aromatic richness and ageing potential that still amazes after more than 50 years. For enthusiasts and collectors, a great wine from 1966 embodies the nobility of old vintages.

Bordeaux 1966: the excellence of a classic vintage

The Bordeaux from 1966 is the undisputed star of that year. The harvest took place under ideal conditions after a particularly sunny October. The red wine from 1966 is distinguished by its refined power and balance. The appellations Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien and Saint-Estèphe deliver deep wines with firm but now melted tannins, with aromas of cedar, tobacco, blackcurrant and sweet spices. On the right bank, Pomerol and Saint-Émilion have produced velvety, refined and charming wines. The Sauternes 1966 also shine through their richness and elegance.

Iconic wines from this 1966 vintage: Château Lafite Rothschild 1966, Château Mouton Rothschild 1966, Château Latour 1966, Château Margaux 1966, Château Palmer 1966, Château Cheval Blanc 1966, Château Ausone 1966, Petrus 1966, Château Trotanoy 1966, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1966, Château d'Yquem 1966, Château Suduiraut 1966.

Burgundy and Rhône: absolute finesse and refined Pinot Noir

In Burgundy, the 1966 vintage was also a success, producing balanced, fine, elegant and highly aromatic Burgundy wines from 1966. The exceptionally good October harvest allowed for beautiful maturity. The Pinot Noir reveals elegant concentration and fine, complex tannins, offering today aromas of jammy red fruits, undergrowth and spices. The great Chablis from 1966 are distinguished by their tension, their minerality and a vivacity that is still astonishing after several decades.

This vintage is marked by the greatest estates: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Echézeaux), Domaine Armand Rousseau 1966 (Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Clos Saint-Jacques), Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé 1966 (Musigny, Bonnes-Mares, Les Amoureuses), Domaine Faiveley 1966 (Musigny, Clos Vougeot, Clos des Cortons Faiveley), and the legendary wines of Henri Jayer 1966 (Richebourg, Echézeaux, Vosne-Romanée Les Beaumonts).

These names embody the quintessence of great Burgundy wine from 1966, perfect for enthusiasts seeking finesse, rarity and exceptional ageing potential.

Rhône Valley 1966: controlled power and complexity

The northern Rhône 1966 is remarkable. The Hermitage combines density and spicy notes, leather and black fruits, while the Côte-Rôtie are distinguished by their silkiness and floral aromas. In the south, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1966 are rich but balanced, supported by beautiful acidity that sustains their longevity.

Among the best Rhône wines from 1966 you will find: Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet 1966, Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 1966, Guigal La Landonne 1966, Guigal La Turque 1966, Chapoutier Hermitage 1966, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel 1966

The Champagnes of 1966: finesse and balance

The champagnes from the 1966 vintage are renowned for their great quality. The climatic conditions made it possible to obtain full-bodied and concentrated wines with beautiful finesse and remarkable balance. The Champagnes from 1966 offer a fine mousse, a full texture and elegant aromas of brioche, hazelnut and candied citrus fruits. They are now highly sought after by enthusiasts.

Here is our selection of the best Champagnes from 1966: Dom Pérignon 1966, Bollinger R.D. 1966, Salon 1966, MOET ET CHANDON Brut Imperial 1966, Roederer Cristal 1966

SoDivin: expertise and unique selection of 1966 wines

At SoDivin, we select the finest bottles from the 1966 vintage with exacting standards: each great wine from 1966 is checked for its authenticity, provenance and state of conservation. Whether you are looking for a red wine from 1966 Bordeaux, an exceptional Burgundy from 1966, a refined Rhône wine from 1966, a vintage Champagne from 1966 or a rarity from the Loire 1966, our collection guarantees you bottles ready to give or taste to celebrate an anniversary or enrich an exceptional cellar.

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