Vintage Charts

Vintage Score Drink Window Description
Vintage
2021
Score
92
Drink Window
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Description
Less affected by frost, the Côte de Nuits was more successful, with reds of balance and grace; the best will age well (See all ratings)

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Description
Less affected by frost, the Côte de Nuits was more successful, with reds of balance and grace; the best will age well (See all ratings)

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Vintage
2020
Score
96
Drink Window
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Description
An early harvest yielded big, powerful reds that deliver immediate gratification; the best are fresh and balanced (See all ratings)

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Description
An early harvest yielded big, powerful reds that deliver immediate gratification; the best are fresh and balanced (See all ratings)

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Vintage
2019
Score
97
Drink Window
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Description
A hot, dry summer; concentrated and complex and ageworthy reds, with black fruit flavors and excellent structure (See all ratings)

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Description
A hot, dry summer; concentrated and complex and ageworthy reds, with black fruit flavors and excellent structure (See all ratings)

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Vintage
2018
Score
93
Drink Window
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Description
Big, dense, fleshy and fruity reds, with youthful appeal; some verge on jammy, but most show freshness and balance (See all ratings)

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Description
Big, dense, fleshy and fruity reds, with youthful appeal; some verge on jammy, but most show freshness and balance (See all ratings)

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Vintage
2017
Score
94
Drink Window
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Description
Balanced, fresh and approachable wines with purity; the best have the structure to age 20 years (See all ratings)

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Description
Balanced, fresh and approachable wines with purity; the best have the structure to age 20 years (See all ratings)

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Vintage
2016
Score
97
Drink Window
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Description
Fresh, juicy and elegant, revealing dark fruit flavors; spring frosts drastically reduced yields in some areas (See all ratings)

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Description
Fresh, juicy and elegant, revealing dark fruit flavors; spring frosts drastically reduced yields in some areas (See all ratings)

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Vintage
2015
Score
98
Drink Window
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Description
Spring rains offset the hot, dry summer, resulting in lush and ripe yet balanced reds at all levels (See all ratings)

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Description
Spring rains offset the hot, dry summer, resulting in lush and ripe yet balanced reds at all levels (See all ratings)

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Vintage
2014
Score
95
Drink Window
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Description
Juicy cherry and berry flavors, with freshness and tension; lower alcohol. The best have added depth and energy (See all ratings)

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Description
Juicy cherry and berry flavors, with freshness and tension; lower alcohol. The best have added depth and energy (See all ratings)

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Vintage
2013
Score
92
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Low yields resulted in crisp, light-bodied Pinot Noirs with vibrant acidity and ripe fruit flavors (See all ratings)

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Description
Low yields resulted in crisp, light-bodied Pinot Noirs with vibrant acidity and ripe fruit flavors (See all ratings)

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Vintage
2012
Score
95
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Dense, concentrated reds, with pure fruit, elegance and freshness; the best should age very well (See all ratings)
Description
Dense, concentrated reds, with pure fruit, elegance and freshness; the best should age very well (See all ratings)
Vintage
2011
Score
91
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Elegant, perfumed wines, with vibrant acidity, pure fruit and juicy textures for near- to medium-term enjoyment (See all ratings)
Description
Elegant, perfumed wines, with vibrant acidity, pure fruit and juicy textures for near- to medium-term enjoyment (See all ratings)
Vintage
2010
Score
94
Drink Window
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Description
Ripe fruit and tannins, with vivid acidity; vibrant, charming reds with balance and focus (See all ratings)
Description
Ripe fruit and tannins, with vivid acidity; vibrant, charming reds with balance and focus (See all ratings)
Vintage
2009
Score
95
Drink Window
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Description
Charming and fluid, with ripe, pure fruit; some wines soft, overripe, for early drinking (See all ratings)
Description
Charming and fluid, with ripe, pure fruit; some wines soft, overripe, for early drinking (See all ratings)
Vintage
2008
Score
91
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Late harvest and small crop due to dehydration, botrytis; strict sorting necessary for vibrant reds with flesh and concentration (See all ratings)
Description
Late harvest and small crop due to dehydration, botrytis; strict sorting necessary for vibrant reds with flesh and concentration (See all ratings)
Vintage
2007
Score
90
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Meticulous sorting produced very good grapes; fruity, vivid, elegant reds for early to mid-term drinking. Good success in Gevrey-Chambertin (See all ratings)
Description
Meticulous sorting produced very good grapes; fruity, vivid, elegant reds for early to mid-term drinking. Good success in Gevrey-Chambertin (See all ratings)
Vintage
2006
Score
92
Drink Window
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Description
A surprise; charming, fruity reds, with ripeness and balance. The best will age (See all ratings)
Description
A surprise; charming, fruity reds, with ripeness and balance. The best will age (See all ratings)
Vintage
2005
Score
98
Drink Window
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Description
Ripe and dense, yet pure and balanced, with plenty of structure. A sensational vintage with longevity; ranks among the best since 1978 (See all ratings)
Description
Ripe and dense, yet pure and balanced, with plenty of structure. A sensational vintage with longevity; ranks among the best since 1978 (See all ratings)
Vintage
2004
Score
88
Drink Window
Drink
Description
The best wines are elegant, pure and balanced, despite difficult growing conditions (See all ratings)
Description
The best wines are elegant, pure and balanced, despite difficult growing conditions (See all ratings)
Vintage
2003
Score
93
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Exotic, ripe and concentrated; the best are destined to be classics (See all ratings)
Description
Exotic, ripe and concentrated; the best are destined to be classics (See all ratings)
Vintage
2002
Score
96
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Fresh, balanced and elegant. Successful from top to bottom; regional wines offer value (See all ratings)
Description
Fresh, balanced and elegant. Successful from top to bottom; regional wines offer value (See all ratings)
Vintage
2001
Score
89
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Lean, structured reds, yet ripe and potentially long-lived (See all ratings)
Description
Lean, structured reds, yet ripe and potentially long-lived (See all ratings)
Vintage
2000
Score
86
Drink Window
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Description
Top wines are ripe, soft and seductive; many lack structure (See all ratings)
Description
Top wines are ripe, soft and seductive; many lack structure (See all ratings)
Vintage
1999
Score
92
Drink Window
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Description
Top-tier domaines offer juicy, rich and vibrant Pinots (See all ratings)
Description
Top-tier domaines offer juicy, rich and vibrant Pinots (See all ratings)
Vintage
1998
Score
89
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Uneven due to frost, hail and rot; the best are ripe, dense and tannic (See all ratings)
Description
Uneven due to frost, hail and rot; the best are ripe, dense and tannic (See all ratings)
Vintage
1997
Score
85
Drink Window
Drink
Description
A warm year resulted in ripe, round Pinots low in natural acidity (See all ratings)
Description
A warm year resulted in ripe, round Pinots low in natural acidity (See all ratings)
Vintage
1996
Score
96
Drink Window
Drink
Description
Impressively vibrant and balanced, high in acidity, with focused berry flavors and ripe tannins. Large crop produced some diluted wines (See all ratings)
Description
Impressively vibrant and balanced, high in acidity, with focused berry flavors and ripe tannins. Large crop produced some diluted wines (See all ratings)
Vintage
1995
Score
90
Drink Window
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Description
The best are elegant and firm, with ripe fruit and refined tannins (See all ratings)
Description
The best are elegant and firm, with ripe fruit and refined tannins (See all ratings)

Notable older vintages: 1971, 1966, 1964, 1959, 1953, 1949



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