Vintage & Style
1938 was a late, austere vintage, shaped by a cool summer and unsettled autumn. The growing season was long, with slow and often incomplete ripening. Reds are thin, acidic, and lack expression. Whites are dry and sharp, sometimes lacking flesh but showing good tension. A challenging year dominated by freshness, with only well-exposed sites performing reasonably well.

By Region
Burgundy: strict reds, cutting whites
Bordeaux: green and lightly extracted
Rhône Valley: harsh, lacking brilliance
Loire: acidic and under-ripe
Alsace: dry and vertical
Champagne: lively and taut

To Know
1938 is a technical vintage for lovers of lean, vivid wines. The few surviving bottles are rare and should be approached with care and historical curiosity.

Signature
1938 expresses cold tension: sharp, slender wines for the initiated.