Vintage 1983
Burgundy: A difficult vintage: hard, tannic red wines and rich, intense whites.
Warm weather only appeared at the end of May to initiate flowering, although it was still relatively cool. Summer started well until the second week of August when the rain arrived. This wet period continued until September, causing rot problems. The warm, sunny weather that returns in mid-September concentrates the grapes more, but is also very favorable to nob...