Over the past 20 years, red Burgundy has been undergoing a paradigm shift. Prior to the early 2000s, the main issue for vintners was achieving full ripeness in their Pinot Noir grapes. In recent vintages, harvest has begun earlier, and winegrowers have had to adapt to avoid overripeness and high alcohol levels. The current releases from the 2020 vintage are a case in point. Ripe, fleshy and bursting with fruit, these are big, powerful reds that deliver immediate gratification.
Read senior editor Bruce Sanderson's tasting report on the latest red Burgundies from the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and beyond, including the current 2020 vintage and late-release 2019s. Plus, get his scores and tasting notes for top wines and good values from Lucien Le Moine, Domaine Faiveley, Jean Grivot, Méo-Camuzet, Philippe Colin, Joseph Drouhin and more.
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