Each vintage
has its inner soul

Harvesting began on 26 August in Volnay, then on 2 September for the real start of the team. This vintage was unlike any other. The spring was more regular, alternating between light rain and sunny spells, encouraging the vines to grow. After a sunny spring, July was characterised by an alternative stormy spell and some fine sunny days. August was hot and dry, before thunderstorms and heavy rain at the end of August and September. This vintage is therefore atypical, with the colour of a sunny vintage, good concentration and classic varietal, floral and fruity aromas. It is supple on the palate, with a measured level of alcohol. It can be enjoyed young, but can also wait for the best vintages.

The harvest began on 18 September. It was a wet year from spring to August, with twice the normal amount of rainfall. We came very close to frost in mid-April (+1°), just as bud-break had begun. Flowering was particularly difficult because of the rain in June, especially on the older vines, which suffered severe coulure damage (abortion of the bunches). At the end of June and beginning of July, mildew was very aggressive on the bunches, causing harvest losses of 50-80% in Côte de Nuits. The end of the summer was sunnier, favouring ripening of the grapes. The wines were lighter in colour than usual, with finer body. They are, however, highly indicative of classic Pinot Noir, with a particular respect for the terroir effect, aromas of violets and small red fruit, elegance and freshness on the palate.

The harvest began on 9 September. A cool spring in April delayed budburst, but May made up for this slight delay with unseasonably warm temperatures that continued into June. After a month of thundery rain and overcast skies in July, temperatures became scorching from mid-August onwards (39°C) and then the first 12 days of September (34°C)! As a result, phenolic ripening accelerated in the last month. The grapes came off abundantly, so it was necessary to limit production with a green harvest at the beginning of July. The quality of the juice was very good, with acidity lower than normal. The wines are charming, deep and long, with supple, full-bodied tannins. They can be enjoyed young, but the Grands Crus will have to wait a few decades.

Harvest begins on 1 September. Another very early year, marked by record heat throughout the year. We had a temperate spring and a very sunny, dry summer. The heavy thunderstorms at the end of June, with cumulative rainfall of 150 mm over a few days, enabled the vines to withstand the water stress of July and August. The harvest was finally larger, with ripe, juicy grapes. The wines offer a range of red fruit flavours with spicy notes.

Harvesting began on 23 September. This vintage was marked by a very hot March and a very cold April. A black frost swept across the whole of Burgundy on 7, 8 and 9 April! The côteaux were the hardest hit, with losses of 30 to 75% at the domaine. We had to be patient when choosing the harvest date. The wines are supple and fine, fresh, easy to digest and long on the palate.

Harvesting began on 27 August. This was the earliest harvest in a century at the estate! It was a very hot spring and a scorching summer, with water stress that affected both the vines and the grapes. The harvest was small because of the dehydration, resulting in concentrated grapes with thick skins. The wines are particularly dark in colour, with dense tannins. By keeping more than a third of the grapes whole, and by vinifying them gently, the wines express themselves with voluptuousness and depth. You'll have to wait to taste them.

Harvesting began on 17 September. March was warm and the vines budded early, at the risk of suffering frost damage. The cold spell lasted from mid-April to mid-May, slowing leaf development. Summer then set in rapidly from June onwards, reaching very high temperatures in July and August. Interspersed with a few beneficial thunderstorms, the grapes reached excellent ripeness. The wines, with their high alcoholic content, had a delicious texture and density. Near-perfect wines that will keep for over 20 years.

Harvest begins on 4 September. Winter and spring brought heavy rainfall, replenishing the water table. But at the beginning of June, sunshine and warmth kick-started vine growth and the flowering process, and the hot, dry summer hastened the date of the harvest. The wines taste very well from the moment they are matured, and are marked by the expression of rich, smooth black fruit. These are wines for laying down, no doubt, but they can also be enjoyed young.

Harvesting began on 7 September. Another early vintage, but one that has managed to preserve its Pinot Noir characteristics, with fruit that is well ripened but supported by balanced acidity and supple, elegant tannins. The wines are precise and characteristic of their terroirs. The aromas are open and floral. A vintage that can be enjoyed more quickly than its predecessor.

Harvest begins on 28 September. The cold spring gave way to a warm, sunny summer until the harvest at the end of September. The harvest was not very abundant in certain appellations such as Chambolle, Nuits and Gevrey, but the quality of the berries produced very dense, deep nectars with an exalting freshness of fruit! This is a vintage built to keep, and one that should shine in the tastings.

Harvest begins on 8 September. At last, a more peaceful year in the vineyards! The small, ripe bunches of Pinot Noir were welcomed with delight on the sorting table, giving us a glimpse of a great vintage for laying down. The wines are rich and silky on the palate, the black fruit imposes itself, the aromatic depth inspires the taster, the substance is of great nobility; Velvet to be kept for a long time...

Harvesting began on 16 September. After 20 months in barrel, the Pinot Noir expresses itself in all its symphony! The red fruit predominates, and the terroir is revealed in its minerality and notes of sweet spices. Drink young or cellar, they're sure to please your palate with their purity and length on the palate...

Harvesting began on 5 October. A late vintage, due to a cold, rainy spring, followed by a hot, sunny summer, as in 1978. The small bunches ripened well, giving us the prospect of wines of fine quality.

Harvesting began on 23 September. The juices are full-bodied, elegant and well-structured. A promising vintage, but small volumes.

Harvest began on 3 September. The wines came into their own at the end of the ageing process, admirably respecting the terroirs. Supple, rich tannins. These wines have less alcohol than 2010, and should be enjoyed younger, except for the grands crus, which have great potential.

Harvest begins on 30 September. The wines express all the delicacy, finesse and expression of pinot noir. Wine lovers will be delighted by the pure, sensual texture of our wines and the precision of our terroirs. Great wines for laying down.

Harvest begins on 15 September. Very tasty wines, to be enjoyed now for the villages. Be patient for the Premier Crus and Grand Crus, which are powerful and often spicy.

Harvesting began on 24 September. A vintage built for ageing, surprisingly fresh, with higher acidity than usual. The villages are beginning to open up to the delight of the palate.