Montrachet 1973

The 1973 wine vintage in Burgundy was a good, highly successful, and exceptionally abundant year that stood out for producing soft, beautifully aromatic, and forward-drinking wines. A warm summer allowed the grapes to ripen fully, leading to a massive harvest across both the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. While the enormous volume of fruit meant the red Pinot Noirs lacked the dense, muscular concentration and long-term cellaring power of mo...