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The 1928 vintage ranks among the great years of the interwar period and remains today a reference for lovers of old wines. In several French wine-growing regions, climatic conditions favored a slow and complete maturation of the grapes, giving birth to structured wines remarkably built for aging. This 1928 wine thus takes its place in the history of great vintages capable of enduring across decades. Bottles from prestigious appellations such as Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux, Pomerol, Saint-Émilion, but also Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Sauternes can still be found today, illustrating the diversity and longevity of the great wines of this 1928 vintage.

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Le millésime 1928 est-il considéré comme un grand millésime ?

Oui, le millésime 1928 est généralement considéré comme une très grande année dans plusieurs régions viticoles françaises, notamment à Bordeaux et en Bourgogne. Les vins produits se distinguent par leur structure et leur remarquable potentiel de garde.

Peut-on encore boire un vin de 1928 aujourd’hui ?

Certaines bouteilles de 1928 peuvent encore être dégustées aujourd’hui si elles ont été conservées dans de bonnes conditions. Les vins issus de grands domaines et dotés d’une forte structure initiale ont parfois traversé les décennies avec une étonnante stabilité.

Quels types de vins de 1928 ont le mieux vieilli ?

Les vins rouges structurés, notamment ceux issus du cabernet sauvignon ou du pinot noir, ont souvent montré une bonne capacité de vieillissement. Les vins liquoreux riches en sucre et en acidité figurent également parmi les vins les plus durables.

Vintage 1928: a great historic vintage with remarkable age-worthy wines

The 1928 vintage holds a special place in the history of great European wines. Considered one of the major vintages of the interwar period, it distinguished itself through a remarkable maturity of the grapes and an exceptional structure of the wines produced. In several French wine-growing regions, the year was marked by an overall favorable vegetative cycle, with conditions allowing for a slow and progressive maturation of the berries.

After a relatively cold winter and a fairly stable spring, the summer of 1928 settled into generally dry and sunny conditions. This weather allowed for good concentration of the grapes while preserving an acidity essential to the balance of the wines. In certain regions, the harvest benefited from a mild late season that allowed full phenolic ripeness to be reached.

The general style of the 1928 vintage wines is often described as powerful, structured, and particularly well-suited for aging. The tannins, often present but of great quality, allowed many wines to age across decades with remarkable stability. Over time, these wines have developed a complex aromatic palette blending candied fruits, tobacco, leather, soft spices, and undergrowth.

Bordeaux 1928 – A powerful and structured vintage on the left bank

In Bordeaux, the 1928 vintage is generally considered a very great year, particularly for red wines from the terroirs of the Médoc. Favorable climatic conditions allowed for a slow maturation of cabernet sauvignon, the dominant grape variety on the left bank, giving birth to remarkably structured wines.

The hot and dry summer favored the concentration of the grapes, while the late season allowed optimal ripeness to be reached. The harvest took place under good conditions, making it possible to collect healthy and concentrated grapes.

The 1928 red wines from Bordeaux stand out for their significant tannic structure, solid balance, and great aromatic depth. In their youth, these wines were powerful and sometimes austere, but their evolution in bottle has progressively revealed great complexity. Today, when well preserved, they can present aromas of leather, tobacco, cedar, evolved dark fruits, and spices.

The appellations of the Médoc particularly shone during this vintage, thanks to their gravelly soils favorable to cabernet sauvignon. Some prestigious estates produced wines that have become legendary.

Among the iconic references of the vintage:

Château Latour 1928
Château Lafite Rothschild 1928
Château Mouton Rothschild 1928
Château Margaux 1928
Château Léoville Las Cases 1928

Burgundy 1928 – Elegant and profound wines

In Burgundy, the 1928 vintage also gave birth to high-quality red wines, marked by the finesse of pinot noir and a sufficient structure to allow for a long evolution in bottle.

The climatic conditions allowed for a progressive maturation of the grapes, favoring a fine aromatic concentration without excess power. The harvest took place under generally favorable conditions, making it possible to collect well-balanced grapes.

Burgundy red wines from 1928 often present an elegant and complex style. Over time, they develop evolved aromas characteristic of great aged pinot noirs: undergrowth, mushroom, truffle, candied red fruits, and delicate spices.

The aging potential of the vintage proved remarkable in certain great terroirs, particularly on the Côte de Nuits.

Among the estates that produced standout wines:

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1928
Domaine Armand Rousseau 1928
Domaine Louis Jadot 1928

Rhône Valley 1928 – Sun-drenched and structured wines

In the Rhône Valley, climatic conditions also favored the production of structured and expressive wines. The hot summers of this region allowed for good ripeness of the grapes, particularly for the grenache and syrah varieties.

In the Northern Rhône, the 1928 red wines stood out for their structure, aromatic intensity, and aging potential. Over time, they develop notes of leather, spices, evolved dark fruits, and sometimes game.

In the Southern Rhône, wines made from blends dominated by grenache often offer a more generous texture and a rich aromatic expression.

Several iconic estates left their mark on this vintage:

Domaine Guigal 1928
Domaine Jaboulet Aîné 1928
Domaine Auguste Clape 1928
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe 1928

Sauternes and sweet wines 1928 – Wines of exceptional longevity

The 1928 vintage also enabled the production of great sweet wines in the Bordeaux region, particularly in Sauternes and Barsac. The climatic conditions favorable to the development of botrytis allowed for highly concentrated grapes to be obtained.

These sweet wines are characterized by their aromatic richness and remarkable aging capacity. Thanks to their sugar concentration and natural acidity, they are among the wines most capable of enduring across decades.

Over time, these wines develop complex aromas of honey, candied apricot, candied orange, dried fruits, and spices.

Among the notable references of the vintage:

Château d'Yquem 1928
Château Suduiraut 1928
Château Climens 1928
Château Coutet 1928

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