The Burgundy 2022 En Primeur wines are exceptional in their freshness and vibrancy, despite an unusually hot growing season.
Burgundy wine lovers and critics have called these 2022 Pinot Noir Chardonnay wines of exceptional quality and terroir-driven Chardonnay wines some of the finest in almost a decade.
It can be difficult to find a 2022 Burgundy En Primeur bottle due to the limited supply.
The Vintage Report on Burgundy 2022
The wine region of Burgundy suffered high temperatures and low rainfall in 2022. Some producers experienced a 40% crop loss.
Unusually warm spring weather also led to a shorter growing season and early bud bursts.
The grapes started to ripen in July and were ready for harvest by mid-August. This was Burgundy’s first harvest season in almost 300 years.
Some Cote de Beaune farmers (like Thiebault Huber and Huber-Verdereau) preferred to wait longer and finish their harvest in September.
This shift in harvest season allowed the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to reach full maturity while still retaining great freshness.
Key Characteristics Of Burgundy 2022 Wines
Let’s look at the characteristics and taste notes of 2022 Burgundy Chardonnay barrel samples.
2022 Burgundy White Wine
The 2022 White Burgundy vintage wines reveal fresh acidity, silky mouthfeel, and a slightly sweet and salty finish. Some barrel samples exhibit candied citrus, grapefruit, and yuzu fruit notes. These whites also have delicate golden peach, lychee, and ginger flavours.
The Maconnais white wines have a full-body, while the Chablis and Cote de Nuits wines, Savigny and Pernand-Vergelesses, are lighter and savoury.
This Burgundy white wine can be stored in a cellar for seven years. Jasper Morris, a wine critic, scored 71 white Burgundy wines between 94-96 points in his review of the 2020 vintage.
2022 Burgundy Red Wine
The Burgundy Pinot Noir reds range from medium to full-bodied in style. They have plenty of spice and floral aroma notes, followed by dominant red fruit flavours, refined tannins, and anise hints.
Grand Cru Burgundy red wines can be stored in your cellar for 15 years, making them a profitable investment.
Jancis Robinson, a wine critic, said that Domaine Armand Rousseau and Domaine Jean Grivot made some of the best 2022 Burgundy reds.
Burgundy 2022 En Primeur: Price Trends
The Bourgogne Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cult wines posted a 31% return on Liv-ex Burgundy 150 index in 2021, making them one of the most lucrative investments.
Also, the 2022 Burgundy releases prices are expected to be 10-30% higher than those of the 2021 vintage.
In addition, between 2021-2022, some Burgundy fine wine wines saw their average monthly trade share by value increase by 3.7%. Burgundy’s secondary market trade value has increased to 29% since 2023, surpassing Bordeaux by more than 3%.
Additionally, in 2021, the severe frosts in France caused significant crop losses, decreasing yields by 30%-40% and pushing the 2020 wine prices higher.
2022 Domaine Tollot Beaut et Fils Corton-Charlemagne, Cote de Beaune ($140)
Domaine Tollot Beaut is a Bourgogne wine producer revered for its prestigious vineyard lands planted with old vines. Their 2022 white wine vintage has seductive apricot fruit notes and great freshness.
Critic score94-96 (Jasper Morris MW).
2022 Leflaive Batard-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune ($1,927)
This white wine is made with Chardonnay grapes sourced from the Grand Cru vineyard parcels in Puligny-Montrachet. It has juicy peach flavours with earthy undertones.
Critic score 18/20 (Jancis Robinson).
2022 Comtes Lafon Montrachet, Cote de Beaune ($4,950)
This Chardonnay white is crafted by the skilled Comtes Lafon Montrachet wine producer. The fine wine has a pleasant citrus flavour profile with oaky hints.
Critic score 96–98 points (Neal Martin
2022 Ballot-Millot Meursault Genevrieres, Cote d’Or ($188)
This white wine was made by the talented Charles Ballot, who spent years honing his winemaking skills in the vineyards of New Zealand and California. The 2022 vintage exudes great honey aromas and mineral underlayers.
Critic score 94–97 points (Jasper Morris MW).
2022 Bouchard Pere & Fils Corton-Charlemagne, Cote de Beaune ($193)
The historic Bouchard Père et Fils wine estate owns 130 hectares of vineyard lands, including 12 hectares of grand cru vines. Their 2022 Corton-Charlemagne fine wine has exceptional lemon flavours and vanilla aromas.