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The 1966 vintage in France is considered a benchmark year by lovers of great wines. Thanks to a contrasting summer followed by a fine dry and sunny autumn, the 1966 wines combine balance, freshness, and a longevity that still surprises sixty years on. In Bordeaux, Château Latour 1966 stands as the absolute icon of the vintage, with an aristocratic and robust profile that remains formidable today, while Château Palmer 1966 is unanimously considered the wine of the decade, of breathtaking complexity that rivals the legendary 1961. In Burgundy, 1966 ranks among the exceptional years, with fine, aromatic wines of remarkable elegance. In 2026, the 1966 wine celebrates its 60th anniversary: it is the ultimate 60th anniversary wine.

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Classified great growths of Bordeaux 1966

Classified great growths of Bordeaux 1966
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What are the best wines from 1966?

The best Bordeaux wines from 1966 are: Château Latour 1966, Château Palmer 1966, Château Montrose 1966, Château Figeac 1966, and Château La Mission Haut Brion 1966.

The best Burgundy wines from 1966 are: Domaine de la Romanée Conti La Tâche 1966, Domaine de la Romanée Conti Richebourg 1966, Remoissenet Père et Fils Volnay 1966, and Domaine Comte George de Vogue Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 1966.

The best Rhône wines from 1966 are: Château Beaucastel 1966, Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle 1966, and Guigal Côte Rôtie La Mouline 1966.

Our advice for buying a 1966 vintage wine

Bordeaux wines are excellent, combining elegance and firmness. They age well, and the grand crus remain delicious for several years.

In Burgundy, the appellations that offer the best wines are Richebourg, Échezeaux, and Vosne-Romanée.

In the Rhône Valley, look for the Côte-Rôtie and Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellations, which have particularly excelled this year.

The Champagnes from all Houses are excellent, with great finesse, firmness, and balance.

Each bottle of wine is carefully packaged in a specialized case. Buy and receive as soon as the next day with 24-hour delivery. Our team is available to answer any inquiries. Don't hesitate to contact us.

Is the 1966 vintage still drinkable today?

Yes, many 1966 wines are still superb if they have been stored in good conditions. The 1966 Bordeaux from Médoc and the Right Bank retain beautiful structure and complex aromas (cedar, tobacco, black fruits). The 1966 Burgundies from great estates remain refined and silky. The 1966 Rhône wines like Hermitage or Côte-Rôtie reveal power and elegance. The great 1966 Champagnes are rare but still expressive, as are certain sweet wines from Sauternes.

Vintage 1966: the timeless elegance of France's great wines

The 1966 vintage is recognised as a classic year, offering balanced 1966 wines that remain fascinating to taste today. After a capricious spring and a sometimes cool summer, a dry and luminous autumn allowed for the slow ripening of the grapes. This climate gave rise to 1966 wines of remarkable structure: they combine freshness, precise acidity, aromatic richness, and an ageing potential that still surprises after sixty years. For enthusiasts and collectors, a great 1966 wine embodies the nobility of ancient vintages.

Bordeaux 1966: the excellence of a classic vintage

The 1966 Bordeaux is the undisputed star of the year. The harvest took place under ideal conditions following a particularly sunny October. The 1966 red wine stands out for its distinguished power and balance: Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Estèphe yield deep wines, with firm yet now well-integrated tannins, and aromas of cedar, tobacco, blackcurrant, and gentle spices. Admittedly, some estates evolved unexpectedly and prove austere; but the finest have softened into silky elegance. On the Right Bank, Pomerol and Saint-Émilion produced velvety, charming wines. The 1966 Sauternes are more uneven, as conditions did not favour the development of botrytis.

Among the absolute stars of the vintage, Château Palmer 1966 stands out as the wine of the decade, unanimously described by the specialist press as a wine of breathtaking complexity that rivals the legendary 1961. Château Montrose 1966 is considered one of the greatest achievements of Saint-Estèphe, noted by the Wine Advocate for its elegance and exceptional structure. Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1966 is one of the finest successes of Pessac-Léognan, of remarkable charm and balance even today. On the Right Bank, Château Lafleur 1966 is considered by the international press to be the wine of the vintage across all of Bordeaux, its high Cabernet Franc content conferring upon it a noble and captivating character. Château Lafite Rothschild, Mouton Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Cheval Blanc, Ausone, Pétrus, Trotanoy, and Ducru-Beaucaillou complete this exceptional roll of honour.

Burgundy 1966: absolute finesse and distinguished Pinot Noir

In Burgundy, the 1966 vintage was a great year, ranked among the region's finest vintages. The October harvest allowed for beautiful ripeness. The Pinot Noirs reveal an elegant concentration and fine, complex tannins, offering today aromas of jammy red fruits, undergrowth, and spices. The great 1966 Chablis stand out for their tension and still-surprising minerality.

The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Échézeaux) embodies the quintessence of great Burgundy from this year, with a finesse and aromatic depth that connoisseurs still speak of with emotion. Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé 1966 — Musigny, Bonnes-Mares, Les Amoureuses — is considered one of the greatest achievements of Chambolle-Musigny in the decade. Domaine Armand Rousseau (Chambertin, Clos Saint-Jacques) and Domaine Faiveley complete the picture of Burgundy's great successes from 1966.

Rhône Valley 1966: controlled power and complexity

The northern Rhône 1966 is remarkable. The Hermitage wines combine density, spiced notes, leather, and black fruits, while the Côte-Rôtie stand out for their silkiness and floral aromas. In the south, the 1966 Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are rich yet balanced, supported by a fine acidity that sustains their longevity.

Hermitage La Chapelle by Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1966 is considered one of the estate's greatest bottles — a monument of depth and elegance that Rhône enthusiasts speak of as a legend. La Côte-Rôtie La Mouline and La Landonne by Guigal 1966 are the absolute references of the appellation. Chapoutier Hermitage and Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape complete this picture of Rhône excellence in this vintage.

The 1966 Champagnes: finesse and balance

The Champagnes of the 1966 vintage are renowned for their outstanding quality. The climatic conditions yielded full-bodied, concentrated wines of great finesse and remarkable balance. These cuvées offer a fine bubble, an ample texture, and elegant aromas of brioche, hazelnut, and candied citrus. They are today highly sought after by enthusiasts in search of exceptional old Champagnes.

Dom Pérignon 1966 embodies the greatness of this Champagne vintage, with a richness and aromatic persistence that make it one of the house's most sought-after cuvées. Bollinger R.D. 1966, Salon 1966, Moët et Chandon Brut Impérial 1966 and Cristal Roederer 1966 complete this roll of honour of exceptional vintage Champagnes, each bearing witness to the greatness of this year.

SoDivin: expertise and unique selection of 1966 wines

At SoDivin, we select the finest bottles of the 1966 vintage with the utmost care: every great 1966 wine is checked for its authenticity, provenance, and condition. Whether you are looking for a 1966 red Bordeaux, an exceptional 1966 Burgundy, a distinguished 1966 Rhône wine, or a 1966 vintage Champagne, our collection guarantees bottles ready to give as a gift or to enjoy in celebration of 60 years of passion. Consult the SoDivin Vintage Guide to refine your choice and compare years.

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