2004 vintage guide for White Burgundy

2004 white Burgundy

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At best, good wines – but not great with firm to racy acidity.

3/5

Weather Conditions

The season got off to a good start with successful flowering. However, June and July were cool. The gloomy outlook was compounded by a serious outbreak of oidium (mildew). When the sun was most needed for ripening in August, the weather was cloudy and relatively cold, and rain swelled the berries. Then there was a miracle. The whole of September was perfect. not hot, but the sky was open and clear with exceptional light. A light north wind helped concentrate the sugar and acidity and kept the fungus at bay. The only challenge remaining was to harvest as late as possible but also to have finished before October’s rain.

Best Appellations

Mersault, St Aubin and Auxey Duresses

Best Producers