2024 White Burgundy: A Once-in-a-Generation Vintage With One Serious Catch
The 2024 Burgundy vintage feels almost paradoxical. How could one of the most challenging growing seasons in over 50 years—defined by a relentless battle against mildew—produce one of the greatest White Burgundy vintages of the past quarter century? For years, 2014 has been considered the benchmark for modern white Burgundy, with 2017 close behind. The 2024 vintage is rapidly earning a place alongside both. These wines are stunning: vibrant, energetic, and beautifully precise, with exceptional acidity, drive, cut, and purity of fruit. There is a crystalline quality to the best 2024s that makes them irresistibly compelling. Producers describe 2024 as a "true Burgundian vintage"—meaning these are wines that Burgundy growers themselves genuinely love to drink.
Is 2024 White Burgundy Worth Buying?
Yes—unequivocally. But there is one serious catch: quantity. Production was dramatically reduced across the region, down anywhere from 40% to over 80% depending on the appellation. Availability will be extremely limited and many wines will disappear quickly. For lovers of classically styled White Burgundy, 2024 represents a rare opportunity to secure wines at the very peak of the style before they are gone.
How Does 2024 White Burgundy Compare to Previous Vintages?
2024 is drawing direct comparisons to 2014—widely regarded as the modern benchmark for white Burgundy—and 2017. The defining characteristics of 2024 are its precision, acidity, and what buyers are calling a "crystalline" purity of fruit. It is a cooler, more classical style than the riper recent vintages, and among the most compelling white Burgundy to emerge in at least 25 years.
What About 2023 Red Burgundy?
While 2024 belongs to white Burgundy, the 2023 vintage delivered a remarkable collection of red Burgundies that are showing even better from bottle than they did from barrel. Bursting with pure red fruit, wonderfully expressive and surprisingly approachable, the 2023 reds are immensely enjoyable now while still possessing the balance and structure to age beautifully. The Bigger Picture Burgundy fans should rejoice. We are in the midst of an extraordinary run of good-to-great vintages, and it has never been easier to find high-quality Burgundy across every level. From newcomers discovering the region to seasoned collectors searching for profound bottles, K&L's selection offers something for every Burgundy enthusiast.
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