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Vintage2021 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionEarlier budbreak than the Côte de Nuits led to more frost damage; light, perfumed reds, with floral and savory flavors (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionEarlier budbreak than the Côte de Nuits led to more frost damage; light, perfumed reds, with floral and savory flavors (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2020 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionEarly harvest of big, powerful reds; the best rival 2019 and 2016, with immediate appeal in the less famous areas (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionEarly harvest of big, powerful reds; the best rival 2019 and 2016, with immediate appeal in the less famous areas (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2019 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionBest year since 2015 in the Côte de Beaune, with ripe, focused black fruit flavors, fine structure and freshness (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionBest year since 2015 in the Côte de Beaune, with ripe, focused black fruit flavors, fine structure and freshness (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2018 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionFresh, fruity reds, with immediate appeal; success in lesser-known appellations (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionFresh, fruity reds, with immediate appeal; success in lesser-known appellations (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA good crop following the previous vintage’s frost; fruity, balanced and charming reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA good crop following the previous vintage’s frost; fruity, balanced and charming reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionThe best are better than 2015, but tiny yields where frost hit; elegant and expressive, vibrant and juicy (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionThe best are better than 2015, but tiny yields where frost hit; elegant and expressive, vibrant and juicy (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionRipe and fleshy, with some assertive tannins in the wines from areas where hail struck the previous three vintages (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionRipe and fleshy, with some assertive tannins in the wines from areas where hail struck the previous three vintages (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionThird consecutive year of hail resulted in low yields, yet the best are complex, juicy and ageable (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionThird consecutive year of hail resulted in low yields, yet the best are complex, juicy and ageable (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2013 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionA more challenging harvest due to hail, with tiny yields in the affected areas and some wines with dry tannins (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA more challenging harvest due to hail, with tiny yields in the affected areas and some wines with dry tannins (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2012 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionLess consistency than Côte de Nuits due to hail, resulting in less harmony and finesse overall, with some surprises (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLess consistency than Côte de Nuits due to hail, resulting in less harmony and finesse overall, with some surprises (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2011 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionOpen and charming wines, full of pure aromas and flavors of red fruits and spice (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionOpen and charming wines, full of pure aromas and flavors of red fruits and spice (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2010 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionFruity, ripe and vibrant; more rain than Côte de Nuits, so quality is less consistent (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFruity, ripe and vibrant; more rain than Côte de Nuits, so quality is less consistent (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2009 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionCharming and fluid, with ripe, pure fruit; some wines soft, overripe for early drinking (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCharming and fluid, with ripe, pure fruit; some wines soft, overripe for early drinking (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionLate harvest and small crop due to dehydration, botrytis; pure, vibrant reds at best, but inconsistent (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLate harvest and small crop due to dehydration, botrytis; pure, vibrant reds at best, but inconsistent (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionGood ripeness and structure, especially in Beaune, Pommard and Volnay; some lack balance and depth (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionGood ripeness and structure, especially in Beaune, Pommard and Volnay; some lack balance and depth (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionLess density and fleshy textures than the Côte de Nuits, but vibrant and elegant (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionLess density and fleshy textures than the Côte de Nuits, but vibrant and elegant (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionBeautifully balanced, with vibrant structures; rich in fruit and tannins. The top wines will age well (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBeautifully balanced, with vibrant structures; rich in fruit and tannins. The top wines will age well (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score85 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionHail and oidium were major problems, but meticulous sorting yielded some fine, structured wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHail and oidium were major problems, but meticulous sorting yielded some fine, structured wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionExotic, ripe and rich; some wines very high in alcohol (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionExotic, ripe and rich; some wines very high in alcohol (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced and fruity; slightly less ripe than Côte de Nuits in some cases (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced and fruity; slightly less ripe than Côte de Nuits in some cases (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2001 |
Score84 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionGood, but uneven due to rain and hail; stick to top producers (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionGood, but uneven due to rain and hail; stick to top producers (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2000 |
Score81 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionUneven; rain resulted in light, soft reds (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionUneven; rain resulted in light, soft reds (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1999 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionOne of Côte de Beaune's best vintages; ripe, succulent reds (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionOne of Côte de Beaune's best vintages; ripe, succulent reds (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1998 |
Score83 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionUneven due to frost, hail and rot; stick to top domaines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionUneven due to frost, hail and rot; stick to top domaines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1997 |
Score83 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSoft, round wines for early consumption; low in natural acidity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSoft, round wines for early consumption; low in natural acidity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1996 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRipe, fresh, harmonious reds with vibrant structures; large crop produced some diluted wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe, fresh, harmonious reds with vibrant structures; large crop produced some diluted wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage1995 |
Score83 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionMany weak wines due to rain and rot; the best are solid, tannic (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionMany weak wines due to rain and rot; the best are solid, tannic (See all ratings) |
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Notable older vintages: 1971, 1966, 1964, 1959, 1953, 1949 |
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Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.
SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR
