<年份報告> 2012年份:一個珍稀的布根地年份

2012年份:一個珍稀的布根地年份

BIVB發來郵件向各國記者通報2012年布根地採收狀況，2012一個珍惜的年份。還是很真誠實際的寫出了當年的天氣狀況和面臨的挑戰。

首先！這是布根地的葡萄種植者說今年的天氣。由於大自然的奇想，他們必須加倍努力，以確保最好的結果從他們的葡萄樹。第一次品酒中確認，所有的辛勤工作是值得的。從北部的布根地（Bourgogne）到南部（Bourgogne），水準是一致的 - 今年的新生葡萄酒的質量是優秀的，並可能超過了所有人的預期天氣。唯一的缺點是產量低於平均水平，據一些人估計的數量比之前下降高達20％。（確切數據將在2013年初發布）。

溫和的冬天卻帶來一個寒冷霜凍的春天，而溫暖的五月卻在六月改變為涼爽多雨形成一個不穩定的夏天．熱浪，冰雹和暴風雨 - 像這樣的天氣可能會失敗，並對葡萄藤蔓有一定的影響。

春季引起的寒冷和雨淋粉碎了一些鮮花結果前的失敗; millerandage (同串中葡萄大小和成熟度不一，通常會伴隨果實顆粒縮小且無籽的情況)而不完全受精的花蕊卻引起小漿果染上霜霉病和白粉病；而在夏季炎熱季節中帶來了一些非常高的溫度，侵襲了正在成熟的葡萄。

如果這些現象都是在葡萄成熟前發生，這意味著收成率顯著低於往年平均值，卻無實際影響葡萄的質量。相反，加強的小漿果串還可能保證酒中的濃度和強度。

所以一個釀造者具有管理所有條件的元素和每天對大自然的鬥爭，是擺脫老式風格的一大要素，但對葡萄酒中的勝利而言，是在採收．幸好發生在晴朗的採收天氣中，迎接而來的是健康的酒廠以及沒有太多跡象顯示疾病或腐爛的葡萄。

2012年份的稀少和缺陷，只會使葡萄酒更加珍貴！

白葡萄酒

這些表現的葡萄酒揭示了新鮮的水果和柑橘的音符。豪爽，他們已經在舌頭上的演示很好的平衡。從北部的布根地（Cote de Beaune）的白酒是強大的，轉化成風土條件的獨特特點：礦物與火石和白堊。這是一個經典的葡萄酒並且說明了葡萄酒的複雜性和良好的濃度。

紅葡萄酒

深紅色葡萄酒，密密麻麻的，有些幾乎是黑色的。他們釋放豐富和激烈的紅色漿果香氣。單寧成熟與柔滑，在舌頭上提供一個可愛的和諧。2012年的復古看起來像一個安全的賭注。紅葡萄酒的多樣性反映的每一個葡萄產區，但在不尋常的一個年份卻提供了一個圓滿的結局。

布根地氣泡酒

低產量卻還能關注在布根地氣泡酒之中，尤其是加美葡萄與表現比以往更寬厚的Aligoté 葡萄。總體而言，產量可能下降多達30％。採收時的葡萄完全成熟結合在豐富的最佳含糖量以及良好的酸度。夏多內和黑皮諾基酒果香濃郁及均勻的平衡。

Official press release

2012: a rare and precious vintage in Bourgogne

Beaune, 12 November 2012

A first! That is what Bourgogne’s winegrowers are saying about this year’s weather. Given Mother Nature’s whims, they had to redouble their efforts to ensure the very best results from their vines. And the first tastings confirm that all their hard work was worthwhile. From the north of Bourgogne to the south, the industry is unanimous – the quality of this year’s nascent wines is excellent, surpassing all expectations given the weather.

The only downside is the quantity which is below average, down as much as 20% according to some estimates. (Definitive figures will be available in early 2013).

A mild winter, a chilly spring with frosts, a warm May, a cool and rainy June, an unstable summer, a heat wave, hail and storms – weather like this could not fail but affect the vines. The cold and rain in spring caused shatter, where some flowers fail to turn into fruit; millerandage where incomplete fertilization of the flower giving rise to small berries; and a big threat from both downy and powdery mildew. The brief hot periods in summer brought some very high temperatures that burned the fruit.

These phenomena, which occurred before the grapes ripened, meant yields were significantly lower this year, but had no impact on the quality of the grapes. On the contrary, aerated bunches of smaller berries guarantee concentration and intensity.

Having had to manage the elements and struggle on a daily basis, both man and materials have emerged from this vintage worn out, yet victorious. During the harvest, which took place under sunny skies, the grapes being welcomed into the wineries were healthy and showed no signs of disease or rot.

The scarcity of the 2012 vintage will only serve to make the wines even more precious!

White wines

These expressive wines reveal notes of fresh fruits and citrus. Forthright, they are already demonstration very good balance on the tongue.The whites from northern Bourgogne are powerful, and translate the unique characteristics of their terroir: minerality with notes of flint and chalk.This is a classic vintage, illustrated by the wines’ sophistication and good concentration.

Red wines

The wines are deep red in color, dense, and some are almost black.They release rich and intense aromas of red berries. The tannins are ripe and silky, offering a lovely harmony on the tongue.The 2012 vintage looks like a safe bet. The red wines reflect the diversity of each winegrowing region and offer a happy ending to this unusual year.

Crémant de Bourgogne

The low yields also concern the grapes for Crémant de Bourgogne wines, and the Gamay grape in particular. The Aligoté turned out to be more generous. Overall, production volumes could be down as much as 30%.

The grapes harvested were perfectly mature, combining the richness of optimum sugar content with good acidity. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir base wines are fruity,  with lovely balance.