1946

1946 Vintage

The 1946 vintage in France, post-World War II, was marked by a promising hot and dry summer, but a cold and rainy September diluted quality, with late harvests, low yields and hazards such as frost, coulure and locust invasions. In Bordeaux, notable variability: Left Bank (Médoc) with firm tannins and lively acidity (success at Latour or Mouton Rothschild), Right Bank (Saint-Émilion, Pomerol) more fleshy (Cheval Blanc); modest and light Sauternes (Rieussec). In Burgundy, calamitous August and rainy September yielded light reds and refreshing whites, often underestimated. For Champagne, fresh cuvées but without lasting complexity. A resilient vintage, rich in historical surprises for patient enthusiasts.

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