Vintage & Style
1956 was a freezing vintage, marked by one of the harshest winters of the century. The February frost killed many vines, especially in Bordeaux, drastically reducing yields. The rest of the year remained cool, with slow and incomplete ripening. Reds are thin and often vegetal; whites are taut but lack brilliance. A climate-dominated vintage, often forgotten.

By Region
Burgundy: very light reds, modest whites
Bordeaux: devastating frost, tiny yields
Rhône Valley: weak and uneven
Loire: sharp but simple
Alsace: austere
Champagne: very acidic, low expression

To Know
1956 is remembered for its historic frost. Few wines were made, often lean or ghostly.

Signature
1956 expresses the memory of cold: rare, faint wines, frozen in time.