Red Burgundy - 1978
Meteorological data: cold spring, cool summer. Very good weather at the end of August and Indian summer.
Harvest status: October 11th.
Abundance: poor.
Quality: very good.
Overall quality of the vintage: excellent. Very well-balanced wines. Excellent ageing potential, wines that are very good today and can still keep for a few more years.
White Burgundy - 1978
Overall quality of the vintage: excellent. Structured firm, good wines, with high levels of acidity and tannins. At their peak right now.
Red Bordeaux - 1978
Meteorological data: cold spring. Wet summer. A warm and sunny September saved the harvest.
Harvest status: Dates: October 9th.
Overall quality of the vintage: good, but now declining.
Bordeaux White - 1978
Harvest status:
Quality: fine ripe grapes.
Overall quality of the vintage: very good. Attractive wines, with lots of alcohol and extract. Good ageing potential.
Syrupy Bordeaux - 1978
Meteorological data: poor ripening. A long, fine Indian summer.
Harvest status:
Quality: little noble rot.
Overall quality of the vintage: fairly good. Now rather dull.
Champagne - 1978
Harvest status:
Quality: musts rich in sugar and in acidity.
Overall quality of the vintage: fairly good.
White Alsace - 1978
Small harvest, low in quantity, partially saved by a beautiful autumn.
Red Rhone Valley - 1978
Overall quality of the vintage: excellent. One of the benchmark vintages. Magnificent wines and with considerable ageing potential.