Arguably the best vintage of the decade producing consistently high quality wines the breadth of the Côte d`Or. The year had an inauspicious start with a mild winter followed by a long, wet spring. June saw sunshine and then hot, dry weather prevailed throughout most of July and August. September was mostly fine and dry - some growers began harvesting in the 3rd week of the month but those who waited until the end of September were amply rewarded and produced the best wines.

In youth the wines were deeply coloured and well structured with very prominent tannins. Over the years they have become more integrated and harmonious, with the best wines now combining a very good balance of ripe fruit, crisp acidity and svelte tannins. They are drinking well now, although many of the top wines still have not reached their peak.