I have now have started to taste the big producers of white 2023s, and must say that the diversity of the vintage matches that of the reds ... i.e. big variation in yields and phenolic ripeness. This is a vintage that can and often will offer great pleasure, but it is sadly a very bumpy ride, as …
Vintage Report 2023
Dilution and high yields
The first 2023 wines are now in bottle, and it is time to reflect a bit about the high yields as this shapes the vintage so to speak. 2023 is a quite unique vintage with exceptionally high yields which we have not seen since 1982; there were sometimes giant bunches of grapes weighing 300 grams, …
The 2023s, phenolic ripeness and dilution?
I am currently tasting a lot of 2023s ... mostly to my pleasure, but to be honest, I am a bit worried about some with signs of dilution, lack of energy, and freshness. As we all know by now, 2023 yields were (in some cases) enormous - sometimes more than 100 hl/ha. Although this amount of wine …
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Yields and mildew damage
Understanding Burgundy is important to be able to navigate the market afterward. Some things are easy ... others are a bit more complex ... Currently, mildew is the big theme, as the serious attack of mildew is now damaging the vineyards and reducing the yields. But what is yield? Here is a …
Vintage d’Emotion: The Charts
I often recommend wines to friends and clients, and when I look at my recommendations there is a clear pattern: my recommendations are uniformly vivid, lively, and with an edge of hedonistic joy. Wine should have energy and tension rather than being impressively concentrated or intense. Some …