Burgundy 2014: the charming vintage
THE producers of Burgundy had to arm themselves with patience for their 2014 VintageBut the reward awaits the most persistent! Discover in this article why this year has revealed all its charms despite not being a sure thing...
Burgundy 2014: a look back at the weather conditions
From January to June, temperatures were relatively mild. Above-average temperatures, a dry seasonA very good start which allowed for a perfect bloom and therefore yields more comfortable than previous modelsThen, summer arrived… A violent hailstorm struck the Côte d'Or and more specifically on the Côte de BeauneThe damage was much less extensive than in 2013, but it marked a breakSummer was fresher than normal and especially much more humid.
Fortunately, the conditions from the end of August onwards were magnificent. Beautiful days hot And driedWith cool nights, the conditions are ideal for reaching the berry ripeness while maintaining a lovely freshness.
Drosophila Suzukii, the black beast
The 2014 vintage suffered an attack from the Drosophila SuzukiiThis Asian midge lays its eggs in black grapes, such as Pinot Noir in Burgundy, and therefore had no impact on the Chardonnay. However, thanks to the increased vigilance of the winegrowers, the affected vines were able to be removed very early, preventing significant losses. vineyardIt was more of a scare than anything else!
What are the results in the glass?
A key element of the quality of this harvest That was the date of the grape harvest. Indeed, the most patient producers were richly rewarded!
The wines are energetic., digestible, of a impressive freshness and above all, very representative of their local area. They will be very pleasant in their youth with fine tannins and one very flattering fruity but possess a structure that allows them to be stored for several years in a cellar (under good conditions, of course).
What the critics think
Neal Martin of theParker team They appreciate the freshness, tension, and vibrancy of white wines. They particularly recommend the following appellations: Saint Aubin And Chassagne Montrachet.
For the reds he notes a slight superiority of wines from the Côte de Nuits which offer great successes. He also highlights the appellation Marsannay which has produced very good wines at reasonable prices. He cites, for example, the Marsannay Les Longeroies of Domaine Denis Mortet.
Allen Meadows (Burghound) also highlights the consistent quality of the wines from the Côte de NuitsHe admits to having been very pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the wines of this vintage. In his January report, he recounts the discussions he had with the winemakers. Domaine Faiveley is very pleased with his white wines, describing them as superb. Côtes de Nuits offer a lot purity and are a good reflection of the terroir.
THE Domaine Bruno Clair produced fruity wines that offer finesse And refinement.
THE Domaine Trapet confirms that his 2014s are very representative of the local area, beautifully fresh and that they will be appreciable on youth Or after several years in the cellar.
THE Domaine Sylvain Pataille is one of her favorites!