Information & scores : 1982 Burgundy


  • White 15/20
  • Red 14/20

Vintage description 1982 Burgundy

The exceptionally hot, sunny weather in the first week of September resulted in an early harvest. Consequently, some of the wines showed signs of an overabundant harvest: a feeling of dilution due to a lack of substance. Nevertheless they still had the essential and charming qualities of their youth: suppleness and fruitiness. These wines reached their peak after a few years in bottles. Chardonnay gave a repeat performance of the miraculous wines of 1973, producing an unhoped for quality considering the abundant harvest. These white wines were soft and charming at a very early age, and they remained so throughout their ageing process. Except for a few great wines that have still to show their full potential and require a few more years of cellaring, these wines have reached their peak and need to be enjoyed straight away.


Best in 1982 France, Burgundy, White

Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru - Chablis Grand Cru - Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru - Montrachet Grand Cru - Musigny Grand Cru Comte Georges de Vogüé - Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru - Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru -


Best in 1982 France, Burgundy, Red

Romanée-Conti Grand Cru Domaine de la Romanée-Conti - Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru - Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru - Echezeaux Grand Cru - La Tâche Grand Cru Domaine de la Romanée-Conti - Musigny Grand Cru - Chambertin Grand Cru - Clos de Tart Grand Cru Mommessin - Corton Grand Cru - Richebourg Grand Cru - Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru -