Vintages

The 1977 vintage holds a distinctive place in recent wine history. In France, the year was generally marked by a difficult growing season, with spring frost in some regions, a …

The 1997 vintage holds a distinctive place in the recent history of French wine. From one region to another, it proved uneven, generally characterised more by accessibility and early maturity …

The 1987 vintage holds a distinctive place in the history of French winemaking. Long overshadowed by the celebrated 1985, 1986, 1988, and 1989 vintages, it nevertheless deserves the attention of …

The 1946 vintage holds a distinctive place in the history of great French wines. Overshadowed by the legendary 1945 and 1947 vintages, this transitional year reflects a complex climatic context …

The 2006 vintage falls into the category of so-called “classic” years, marked by unstable weather but rich in lessons about the ability of terroirs and winemakers to adapt. Often summed …

When we speak of the wines of 1956, it is first a freezing breath that sweeps through the history of the French vineyard. This legendary winter—one of the harshest since …