Description
The appellation area covers 384 communes in the departments of Yonne, Côte d’Or, Saône et Loire and Rhône.
From the Chablis and Auxerrois regions in the north to the Mâconnais region in the south, via the Côte d’Or and Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy wines come from a wide variety of terroirs. In the north, the wines are lively and fragrant, while in the south they are more structured.
The terroirs of origin are varied, with chalky or Kimmeridgian hillsides in the north, marly limestone in the Côte d’Or and granitic soils in the Saône et Loir
LABOURE-ROI
The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.
Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.
The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.
Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.
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