1961

Vintage & Style
1961 is a legendary vintage: concentrated, powerful, and remarkably deep. Despite a cold spring and severe coulure (especially in Bordeaux), the low yields resulted in wines of extraordinary intensity. Reds are rich, structured, and age-worthy. Whites are less memorable but still sound. A historic year, particularly in Bordeaux, ...

Vintage & Style
1961 is a legendary vintage: concentrated, powerful, and remarkably deep. Despite a cold spring and severe coulure (especially in Bordeaux), the low yields resulted in wines of extraordinary intensity. Reds are rich, structured, and age-worthy. Whites are less memorable but still sound. A historic year, particularly in Bordeaux, where many wines remain astonishing today.

By Region
Burgundy: concentrated reds, solid structure
Bordeaux: immense, dense and noble
Rhône Valley: excellent, especially in the north
Loire: firm reds, straightforward whites
Alsace: ripe and generous
Champagne: ripe base wines, long aging

To Know
1961 is one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century. Top Bordeaux crus reached legendary status. Rare wines, but truly iconic.

Signature
1961 expresses classical greatness: concentration, depth, and majesty.

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Vintage & Style
1961 is a legendary vintage: concentrated, powerful, and remarkably deep. Despite a cold spring and severe coulure (especially in Bordeaux), the low yields resulted in wines of extraordinary intensity. Reds are rich, structured, and age-worthy. Whites are less memorable but still sound. A historic year, particularly in Bordeaux, where many wines remain astonishing today.

By Region
Burgundy: concentrated reds, solid structure
Bordeaux: immense, dense and noble
Rhône Valley: excellent, especially in the north
Loire: firm reds, straightforward whites
Alsace: ripe and generous
Champagne: ripe base wines, long aging

To Know
1961 is one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century. Top Bordeaux crus reached legendary status. Rare wines, but truly iconic.

Signature
1961 expresses classical greatness: concentration, depth, and majesty.