Vintage & Style
1989 was a hot, early and generous vintage with excellent ripeness. Reds are rich and smooth; whites are broad, sometimes lacking tension. A vintage of quality and quantity across many regions.

By Region
Burgundy: generous reds, dense whites
Bordeaux: great vintage, fruity and silky
Rhône: powerful south, velvety north
Loire: superb chenins, legendary sweets
Alsace: high ripeness, frequent sweetness
Champagne: expressive, broad wines, low acidity

Worth Noting
1989 wines were approachable early but have aged well, especially in Bordeaux.

Signature
1989 reflects ripe abundance: a full, solar, harmonious vintage.