| 1961 Vintage: General Appreciation |
| In a similar way to the 1959’s, 1961 was another outstanding success in many French regions and in Burgundy, it was a small vintage with the best wines being some of the most long-lived. In general the 61’s do not have the uniformity of the 1959’s with some lacking the breadth and generosity associated with the very best vintages. |
| Red Wines |
| The best of the reds are fruit-driven and balanced though this was by no means uniform so selection is key to enjoyment here. |
| White Wines |
| Perhaps, as a general rule the whites were a shade better and more even though it will be tough to find some examples that are drinking well now. |
Best Red Wines of the Vintage
| Red Wines of the Vintage |
| Gevrey Chambertin: Chambertin (Leroy), Chambertin (Rousseau), Chambertin Clos de Bèze (Drouhin), Chambertin Clos de Bèze (Jadot), Latricières Chambertin (Faiveley)Morey Saint Denis: Clos de Tart (Mommessin)
Chambolle Musigny: Bonnes Mares (Roumier), Bonnes Mares (Vogüé), Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses (Drouhin), Musigny (Drouhin), Musigny Vieilles Vignes (Vogüé) Vosne Romanée: Échezeaux (Georges Mugneret), La Romanée (Bouchard), Romanée Saint Vivant (Drouhin), Romanée Saint Vivant (DRC) Aloxe Corton: Corton Clos des Cortons (Faiveley) |
