{"id":7902,"date":"2021-08-23T09:20:13","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T08:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=7902"},"modified":"2021-09-08T08:40:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T07:40:20","slug":"guide-vintage-1966","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/guide-vintage-1966\/","title":{"rendered":"1966 WINE GUIDE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 1966"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Visit<strong> 1966 vintage<\/strong> is a year close to your heart? Is it a birth year, a wedding year or any other symbol that makes you want to offer or drink a wine from this year? Let us decipher the vintage for you, to help you buy the bottle that best suits your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-1966\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Our 1966 wines in stock!<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Vintage 1966 in BORDEAUX<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We can say that the 1966 vintage has had a bit of luck. Many wine lovers put it on the same level of quality as the 1961 and 1964 vintages, whereas it is surely a notch below. The vintage was overestimated because it came after the very poor 1965, which produced no quality wines. The quality of the red wines is fairly even at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/bordeaux\">Bordeaux<\/a>The left bank is doing slightly better than its neighbors Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. On the other hand, as far as white wines are concerned, the dry whites of Graves and Pessac-L\u00e9ognan are of very good quality, while the sweet wines of Barsac and Sauternes did not have the necessary conditions for Botrytis to develop properly in the vines to provide them with the noble rot so important for the production of sweet wines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As far as the climate in the vineyards was concerned, the season got off to an average start. Flowering was a little late in June, but nothing to worry about. July and August were a mix of sunshine, heat and cool temperatures, allowing the grapes to develop normally. September set the tone for the vintage. The sun was out and the dry conditions were ideal for helping the grapes to develop properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As for the harvest, it took place in decent weather, with no rain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As we said, the greatest successes are to be found in the wines of the Left Bank, whether in Pauillac, Saint-Julien or Margaux. The Pessac-L\u00e9ognan appellation also did very well this vintage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The 1966 vintage was of excellent quality, with ripe grapes and a decent harvest. In their youth, the wines were rich, powerful and charming. Then, after a few years, the tannins fade and the fruit is transformed into well-controlled notes of undergrowth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We still have some great vintages from the 1966 vintage for you to discover, and we can't do without presenting the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateau-gruaud-larose\/chateau-gruaud-larose-1966.html\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Ch\u00e2teau Gruaud-Larose 1966<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0which is one of Bordeaux's greatest successes in this vintage. In its youth, it was surprisingly powerful, almost reminiscent of a Pauillac! Its blackcurrant and cedar aromas and tannins were still very present at the time. Robert Parker predicted its peak in 2015! Suffice to say that today, the 1966 vintage must still be splendid to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>The 1966 vintage in BOURGOGNE<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After a number of complicated vintages in this decade, the 1966 vintage will be able to put a smile back on winegrowers' faces. Along with 1964 and 1961, it was arguably the vintage of the '60s. The beginning of the vine cycle was perfect, with ideal flowering and uniform vine development. Then came a mixed summer. July was fine, while August saw some rain but not much sunshine. As a result, the grapes were a little behind in their concentration when they went into September. But that was without counting on September, which offered a magnificent month of warm sunshine and dry weather. Ideal conditions for the Pinot Noir grapes to reach perfect ripeness. Whether in C\u00f4te de Nuits or C\u00f4te de Beaune, the wines are of excellent quality. Deep and full-bodied, but finer and less robust than the 1964 vintage, they give off the full expression of their terroir when young, with notes of red cherry, oak and fine minerality.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For white wines, 1966 is surely one of or the greatest vintage of the post-war period. White wine producers also enjoyed a superb year. The wines are deep, balanced and have good acidity, a sign of quality for ageing white wines. However, the Chablis vineyards were perhaps a little too greedy for this vintage, as production exceeded 100hl\/ha. High yields for this appellation, which suggests that the wines will be lighter. And this was the case after tasting. The wines are fruity, round and easy to drink.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We no longer have any wines from 1966 to offer, but if you do come across a bottle from this vintage, take a good look at the ageing conditions and go for great estates, such as Henri Gouges in Nuit-Saint-Georges or Domaine Roumier in Chambolle-Musigny.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In white, we still have a reference. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/puligny-montrachet\/puligny-montrachet-1er-cru-les-demoiselles-1966-pierre-amiot.html\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><b>Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Demoiselles by Domaine Amiot<\/b><\/span><\/a>. Its golden color naturally announces a wine that is ready to drink, but which may surprise you with its truffle notes. Its slight oxidation is not disturbing, or will give a lively touch to a dish based on cream and a yellow wine sauce.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Vintage 1966 in the rest of France<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The 1966 vintage was a very good one for the vast majority of French vineyards.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>In the Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The wines are very interesting. The summer was classic and warm, with sunshine but not too much heat. This ensured that the grapes did not overload themselves with sugar. As a result, powerful yet balanced wines will be produced, with great success in the Hermitage and Cornas appellations. You can venture to taste wines from this vintage, but be careful to choose them carefully.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>En Loire,<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">in the end, a good vintage was produced. Heavy rainfall in June was not a good sign. And it's very good Cabernet Franc that will emerge from the soil to produce top-quality Chinon and Saumur-Champigny wines.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Another success story is for\u00a0<b>Champagne<\/b>\u00a0which produced a 1966 vintage of excellent quality. The wines are remarkable and well-balanced, with good density and structure. They will bring a certain backbone to Champagne blending.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-1966\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>The best 1966 wines in stock!<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><div class=\"feedzy-2981d671461dd29b016a6fd50b73abb9 feedzy-rss\"><ul><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/sales\/chateau-de-sales-1966.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Chateau de Sales 1966 - \u20ac 185.00\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/68647-small_default\/chateau-de-sales-1966.jpg\" title=\"Chateau de Sales 1966 - 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