Burgundy 2024 En Primeur 

Whilst there is no getting away from the fact that conditions in the vineyard were very challenging, the resulting wines, in particular the whites, are very rewarding. Thiébault Huber (Domaine Huber-Verdereau) commented that the wines are "traditional and expressive" - a sentiment we very much agree with. There is a wonderful acidity running through the wines, giving them a delicious freshness and charm. 

The whites will be a joy to drink early, but the acidity means they will also develop beautifully over the mid to long term. Jean-Marie Chaland (Domaine Sainte Barbe) said that he will be putting more of his wines in magnum this year so convinced is he of the age-worthiness of this vintage. The quality is apparent from village to Grand Cru level - with some excellent Bourgogne Blancs too. The best are thrilling and elegant, and deserve a place in every cellar.

With regard to the reds, this is a vintage to enjoy young while waiting for older, more reticent, wines to mature. The 2024s have a bright summer berry quality and will please lovers of traditional red Burgundy with lower alcohol levels. The village wines offer immediate enjoyment with vibrant red fruit flavours and soft, graceful tannins.

You can read our full vintage report in our Burgundy 2024 offer here (pdf)