The vintage will be among the earliest in the history of the region, after 2020 and 2003. After a scorching summer, nothing could be more logical. The 2022 harvest began very early in Burgundy, from the week of August 15 for the earliest crémant plots of the Mâconnais. The harvest of these future sparkling wines continues until the end of the month. As for still wines, some Pinot Noir are starting to join the vats in the Mâconnais, but the bulk of the harvest will take place from August 29 in Côte Chalonnaise, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, and from September 5 to 10 in Chablisien. The operation will continue until the last weeks of September for the later plots.
Healthy grapes and beautiful balances
Early dates, but later than expected. In July, it was thought that the bulk of the Burgundy grapes would be cut at the end of August. A forecast thwarted by the strong heat and the lack of water, which have "blocked" the vine: the maturation has slowed down, to resume only with the arrival of the rains of the third week of August. Anyway, the winemakers are smiling. All the lights are green this year: the grapes are healthy, having barely suffered frost and hail, let alone diseases. And yields look good, despite some drought-related losses of quantity. Finally, the entire region expects optimal quality. The first juice analyses announce interesting balances, with a power – hot vintage obliges – well counterbalanced by a very present acidity, bringing freshness. We will have to wait for the vinifications to know more. But one thing is certain: there is under the ranks enough to turn the sad page of 2021.
