Champagne Flashcards
2022
Large crop. Quality unaccessed.
2021
A rainy season. Challenging weather. April frosts decreased yields.
2020
VERY hot. High PH like 2018.
2019
A damp start to the growing season was followed by a dry and extremely hot summer with some losses to frost, hail and, worryingly, heat damage at the end of June and early July. Higher acidity than 2018.
2018
Bumper year, higher yields. Generous ripeness
2017
Not great. Damp conditions. Grey rot.
2016
A small crop from a challenging growing season that saw frost and hail; stronger for Pinot Noir than Chardonnay
WS: 93-96
2015
Hot growing season. Ample ripeness, rich wines.
WS: 94-97
2014
Cool growing season. Fresh and approachable wines.
WS: 93
2013
Cool spring, late growing season, fresh and vibrant wines. Approachable with good aging.
WS; 94
2012
Small but expceptional crop. Frost and hail and disease. Ripe and harmonious.
WS: 95
2011
Problematic vintage. Erratcic growing seaon. Low potential alcohol.
WS: 79
Best vintage 2011-2020
2012
Worst vintage 2011-2020
2011
2010
Erratic growing season. Rain and rot. Not good.
WS: 88