BURGUNDY 2020

Wines from the 2020 vintage in Burgundy are due to arrive via refrigerated container to our temperature-controlled warehouse shortly. These shipping and storing conditions are paramount to ensure the condition of the wines is as intended by the winery. Whilst all adding expense, we understand the importance of these in dealing with fine and rare wines. Key aspects that ensure you can have confidence when purchasing these wines from us.

The wines due to arrive are from the Domaines that we have worked with now for many years, including Domaine Anne Gros, Domaine Gros Frere et Soeur, Domaine Tortochot, Domaine Chartron, Domaine Bonneau du Martray and Domaine Michel Gros. A fine collection of Burgundian Domaines.

Warm vintages are not a rarity these days, as the world finds itself dealing with weather extremes. With experience from recent warm years (and those of the past) these producers have read the weather patterns and crafted wines whose freshness confronts the warmth of the year. With this comes a very clear definition of terroir through the 2020 Burgundies. The heat has ensured ripeness was not a challenge, giving the ability for the Bourgogne and Village level wines, particularly, to be delicious on release. The top end are powerful, concentrated wines destined for the cellar, wines well worth ageing. This is also a year where you’ll find an incredible amount of consistency to the eminence across a broad spectrum of quality levels. All in all, this is an excellent vintage from Burgundy.

The challenge of course comes in the quantity. With global markets open, an unsatiable thirst for Burgundy is coupled with a raft of emerging markets showing interest in these wines. Quite simply put, there’s not enough to go around. We are once again proud of the quantities we have secured, though do know that the interest in these is high and that we will likely be faced with allocating these wines.

Due into New Zealand late May, you’ll find in this 2020 Burgundy indent offer the wines that will arrive along with a pre arrival offer. This offer is valid until the end of June 2023. Pre arrival purchases can be made online or via the sales team, with payment required to secure the wines.

Kind regards,

Liz Wheadon