BURGUNDY 2022 EN PRIMEUR

2022 in Burgundy has produced wonderfully elegant reds and whites, with a quality that shines through at all classification levels. Excitingly, after the stresses of the 2021 harvest, we have seen a healthy crop and sensible volumes.

The 2022 red Burgundies exude noticeable charm and appeal; polished is a recurring theme in my tasting notes. The fruit characters are quintessentially Pinot, with seductive aromatics, and silkier tannins than we have seen in the past few vintages. The ripe fruit profile reveals the warmth of the year, but maintain restrained alcohol between 13% and 13.5%. While acidity isn’t high, the wines impress with rewarding, mouth-watering freshness, giving both lift and energy. They embody the modern ethos of Burgundy’s winemakers: respecting traditional values to secure ageing potential whilst ensuring additional appeal for lovely early drinking.

The 2022 white Burgundies command immense respect, delivering everything we could wish for. Abundant fruit showcases a careful expression of the warmer nature of the year. The acidity levels, though lower than in 2021, maintain a lively poised freshness. These characteristics are held together harmoniously by carefully balanced alcohol levels, hovering around 13%.