2018 vintage in Burgundy: impact of the heat wave?

As regularly in recent years, wine producers in Burgundy announce a very good vintage in 2018n or even an exceptional year. The summer was marked by strong heat, and it is true that in general a very beautiful sunshine is synonymous with quality, limiting the threats of insects, ensuring homogeneous maturation and chasing away moisture that can be responsible for diseases or rot. In addition it is necessary to avoid over-hydrating the vine, because the grape becomes less concentrated But the limit of exercise is reached when the plant begins to stress due to lack of water. it still lacks a minimum, otherwise the grapes can begin to dry out, or even to grill. In addition, you need a minimum balance and bring juice. Discover in video the analysis of our specialist, who went on site in Burgundy to study the vines and the grapes and the impact of the heat wave on the 2018 vintage: