A Complex and Technical Vintage: Freshness and Aging Potential
Challenging Weather Conditions for a Characterful Vintage
The year 2013 was marked by an overly wet spring in Burgundy, which hindered the flowering and fruit set of the vines. However, the hot and sunny summer, with significant temperature differences between day and night, favored good grape ripening. The Beaujolais region, in particular, even experienced more sunshine than in 2003, the year of the heatwave.
Unfortunately, severe hailstorms hit several wine-growing regions in June, causing significant damage. In Burgundy, 1400 hectares were severely affected, particularly in Volnay, where some winemakers lost up to 75% of their crop.
Despite favorable summer conditions, the harvest in Burgundy did not begin until late September due to the wet spring. The yields were very low, especially in Côte de Beaune. However, Beaujolais was announced as an excellent vintage with generous yields thanks to the ideal summer conditions. In Burgundy, wines from old vines and great terroirs are of excellent quality despite the low volumes. However, significant sorting was necessary to eliminate bunches affected by rot due to the storms.
White Wines
The 2013 white wines present a beautiful acidity, pleasant roundness, and marked aromatic complexity, with notes of citrus, white fruits, and sometimes candied lemon or apricot.
Red Wines
The 2013 red wines are characterized by good concentration, supple and silky tannins, and a rich aromatic profile, marked by ripe red and black fruits. These wines offer excellent aging potential.
A Late Vintage with Low Yields but Great Quality
The 2013 vintage in Chablis was marked by a harsh winter and a cold and very wet spring. This delayed budbreak and flowering, leading to significant yield losses. Fortunately, the dry and sunny summer allowed good grape ripening, but the harvest was one of the latest in 25 years, beginning around September 25.
White Wines
The 2013 Chablis white wines, though produced in limited quantities, stand out for their beautiful acidity, notes of citrus and white fruits, and marked minerality. The Premiers and Grands Crus show promising aging potential, with wines that are charming and tender.
A Late but Promising Vintage
In Côte de Nuits, the 2013 vintage was marked by a wet winter and a cold and rainy spring. Despite a dry and warm summer, the growing cycle was delayed, with one of the latest harvests in 25 years, starting in late September.
Red Wines
The 2013 red wines from Côte de Nuits are distinguished by a fruity and expressive nose, a balanced and structured palate with supple and silky tannins. These wines are very pleasant in their youth but also offer good aging potential.
Weather Challenges and Beautifully Complex Wines
The 2013 vintage in Côte de Beaune was marked by challenging weather conditions, with a cold and wet spring followed by a contrasting summer. The harvest began late, in late September, with rigorous sorting necessary to select the best grapes.
White Wines
The 2013 Côte de Beaune white wines are fruity, gourmand, with a beautiful minerality. Their aging potential is real, especially for the Premiers and Grands Crus.
Red Wines
The 2013 Côte de Beaune red wines have an intense ruby color, a floral and spicy nose, and a round and fresh palate with fine but present tannins. These wines will delight demanding palates after a few years of aging.
A Late Vintage with Characterful Wines
The 2013 vintage in Côte Chalonnaise was marked by a wet winter and a cold spring, resulting in one of the latest harvests in 25 years. Despite lower-than-average yields, the wines produced are characterized by their richness and intense aromas.
Red Wines
The 2013 red wines from Côte Chalonnaise are distinguished by a charming nose evoking red berries, stone fruits, and blond tobacco. On the palate, they are ample and tender, with a fine tannic structure and pleasant freshness. These wines promise to delight the most demanding palates after a few years of aging.
A Technical Vintage with Mineral and Complex Wines
The 2013 vintage in Mâconnais was marked by a challenging spring, leading to exceptional coulure and low yields. However, the hot summer allowed for good grape ripening, with a late harvest starting in late September.
White Wines
The 2013 Mâconnais white wines are characterized by great freshness, remarkable tension on the palate, and intense aromas of dried fruits, lemon, and green apple. These mineral wines reflect their terroir well, with marked diversity in expression.
A Generous and High-Quality Vintage
The 2013 vintage in Beaujolais was marked by a wet spring and a hot and sunny summer, even surpassing 2003 in sunshine. The harvest began early, starting on August 28 for Chardonnay and September 1 for Gamay, with generous yields, the highest since 2011.
Red Wines
The 2013 Beaujolais red wines are balanced, fruity, and round, with good acidity and supple tannins. These wines are rich and concentrated, offering great quality, ideal for replenishing winemakers' stocks.
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A Complex and Technical Vintage: Freshness and Aging Potential
Challenging Weather Conditions for a Characterful Vintage
The year 2013 was marked by an overly wet spring in Burgundy, which hindered the flowering and fruit set of the vines. However, the hot and sunny summer, with significant temperature differences between day and night, favored good grape ripening. The Beaujolais region, in particular, even experienced more sunshine than in 2003, the year of the heatwave.
Unfortunately, severe hailstorms hit several wine-growing regions in June, causing significant damage. In Burgundy, 1400 hectares were severely affected, particularly in Volnay, where some winemakers lost up to 75% of their crop.
Despite favorable summer conditions, the harvest in Burgundy did not begin until late September due to the wet spring. The yields were very low, especially in Côte de Beaune. However, Beaujolais was announced as an excellent vintage with generous yields thanks to the ideal summer conditions. In Burgundy, wines from old vines and great terroirs are of excellent quality despite the low volumes. However, significant sorting was necessary to eliminate bunches affected by rot due to the storms.
White Wines
The 2013 white wines present a beautiful acidity, pleasant roundness, and marked aromatic complexity, with notes of citrus, white fruits, and sometimes candied lemon or apricot.
Red Wines
The 2013 red wines are characterized by good concentration, supple and silky tannins, and a rich aromatic profile, marked by ripe red and black fruits. These wines offer excellent aging potential.
A Late Vintage with Low Yields but Great Quality
The 2013 vintage in Chablis was marked by a harsh winter and a cold and very wet spring. This delayed budbreak and flowering, leading to significant yield losses. Fortunately, the dry and sunny summer allowed good grape ripening, but the harvest was one of the latest in 25 years, beginning around September 25.
White Wines
The 2013 Chablis white wines, though produced in limited quantities, stand out for their beautiful acidity, notes of citrus and white fruits, and marked minerality. The Premiers and Grands Crus show promising aging potential, with wines that are charming and tender.
A Late but Promising Vintage
In Côte de Nuits, the 2013 vintage was marked by a wet winter and a cold and rainy spring. Despite a dry and warm summer, the growing cycle was delayed, with one of the latest harvests in 25 years, starting in late September.
Red Wines
The 2013 red wines from Côte de Nuits are distinguished by a fruity and expressive nose, a balanced and structured palate with supple and silky tannins. These wines are very pleasant in their youth but also offer good aging potential.
Weather Challenges and Beautifully Complex Wines
The 2013 vintage in Côte de Beaune was marked by challenging weather conditions, with a cold and wet spring followed by a contrasting summer. The harvest began late, in late September, with rigorous sorting necessary to select the best grapes.
White Wines
The 2013 Côte de Beaune white wines are fruity, gourmand, with a beautiful minerality. Their aging potential is real, especially for the Premiers and Grands Crus.
Red Wines
The 2013 Côte de Beaune red wines have an intense ruby color, a floral and spicy nose, and a round and fresh palate with fine but present tannins. These wines will delight demanding palates after a few years of aging.
A Late Vintage with Characterful Wines
The 2013 vintage in Côte Chalonnaise was marked by a wet winter and a cold spring, resulting in one of the latest harvests in 25 years. Despite lower-than-average yields, the wines produced are characterized by their richness and intense aromas.
Red Wines
The 2013 red wines from Côte Chalonnaise are distinguished by a charming nose evoking red berries, stone fruits, and blond tobacco. On the palate, they are ample and tender, with a fine tannic structure and pleasant freshness. These wines promise to delight the most demanding palates after a few years of aging.
A Technical Vintage with Mineral and Complex Wines
The 2013 vintage in Mâconnais was marked by a challenging spring, leading to exceptional coulure and low yields. However, the hot summer allowed for good grape ripening, with a late harvest starting in late September.
White Wines
The 2013 Mâconnais white wines are characterized by great freshness, remarkable tension on the palate, and intense aromas of dried fruits, lemon, and green apple. These mineral wines reflect their terroir well, with marked diversity in expression.
A Generous and High-Quality Vintage
The 2013 vintage in Beaujolais was marked by a wet spring and a hot and sunny summer, even surpassing 2003 in sunshine. The harvest began early, starting on August 28 for Chardonnay and September 1 for Gamay, with generous yields, the highest since 2011.
Red Wines
The 2013 Beaujolais red wines are balanced, fruity, and round, with good acidity and supple tannins. These wines are rich and concentrated, offering great quality, ideal for replenishing winemakers' stocks.