Pure Burgundies

A frosty spring in 2021 reduced yields, but top vintners used cellar savvy to make elegant wines

Five bottles of red wines from different Burgundy appellations are displayed side by side on a wooden table next to a half-filled glass and feather in a wooden cup, all sitting in front of a wood-paneled wall.
Both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune produced outstanding Pinot Noir in the 2021 vintage. (Jeff Harris)

The Pinot Noirs of Burgundy are some of the most coveted wines the world over, and 2021’s vintage continues to bear the torch for this region’s reputation, with a plethora of impressive bottles produced from across the Côte d’Or. Senior editor Bruce Sanderson has tasted over 325 wines from the past year for this report, with standouts from Pierre Damoy, Jean Grivot, Robert Groffier, Armand Rousseau, Louis Latour, Louis Jadot and more. Read on for details on the latest releases, plus scores and tasting notes!

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