The red wines have developed significantly since their first tasting immediately after the harvest and are now an absolute delight, especially those from the Côte de Nuits and the best hillside sites of the Côte de Beaune.

Vinification went well, resulting in good colour extraction, and the wines have put on weight during their élévage. Stylistically everything depended on the producers' attitude to tannin management.

Some, such as Roumier and Drouhin, have deliberately refrained from extracting tannins in 2006 and have made beautifully perfumed and charming wines.

Others, including Barthod and Lafarge, have vinified their wines as usual, producing firmer Red Burgundies for the longer haul. Where healthy, ripe grapes were used, both styles work in 2006.