1966 Wine

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In our opinion, the 1966 vintage is a reference year for wine enthusiasts. In France, the 1966 wines are balanced and refined thanks to a contrasting summer followed by a beautiful sunny autumn. In Bordeaux, the 1966 red wines from Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pomerol and Saint-Émilion reveal structure, freshness and longevity. In Burgundy, the great Pinot Noir from Chambertin 1966 and Romanée-Conti 1966 as well as the Chablis 1966 offer 1966 wines demonstrating elegance and depth. The Rhône Valley 1966 seduces with powerful and distinguished Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie. In Champagne, the vintage delivers fine and persistent cuvées. In the Loire, supple reds and lively whites complete this great 1966 wine, ideal for enthusiasts and collectors.

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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 great French wines

The 1966 vintage is recognized as a classic year, offering balanced 1966 wines that are still fascinating to taste today. After a capricious spring and a sometimes cool summer, a dry and bright autumn allowed for slow ripening of the grapes. This climate gave birth to 1966 wines of remarkable staying power: they combine freshness, proper acidity, aromatic richness and aging potential that still amazes after more than 50 years. For enthusiasts and collectors, a great 1966 wine embodies the nobility of ancient vintages.

Bordeaux 1966: the excellence of a classic vintage

The Bordeaux of 1966 is the undisputed star of that year. The harvest took place under ideal conditions after a particularly sunny October. The 1966 red wine is distinguished by its refined power and balance. The Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien and Saint-Estèphe appellations deliver deep wines, endowed with firm but now melted tannins, with aromas of cedar, tobacco, blackcurrant and sweet spices. On the right bank, Pomerol and Saint-Émilion produced velvety, refined and charming wines. The Sauternes 1966 also shine with their richness and elegance.

Iconic wines of this 1966 vintage: Château Lafite Rothschild 1966, Château Mouton Rothschild 1966, Château Latour 1966, Château Margaux 1966, Château Palmer 1966, Château Cheval Blanc 1966, Château Ausone 1966, Petrus 1966, Château Trotanoy 1966, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1966, Château d'Yquem 1966, Château Suduiraut 1966.

Burgundy and Rhône: absolute finesse and refined Pinot Noir

In Burgundy, the 1966 vintage was also a success, producing balanced, fine, elegant and very aromatic 1966 Burgundy wines. The October harvest, exceptionally good, allowed for beautiful maturity. The Pinot Noir reveals elegant concentration and fine, complex tannins, offering today aromas of candied red fruits, undergrowth and spices. The great Chablis of 1966 are distinguished by their tension, their minerality and a vivacity still surprising after several decades.

This vintage is marked by the greatest estates: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 (Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, Echézeaux), Domaine Armand Rousseau 1966 (Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Clos Saint-Jacques), Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé 1966 (Musigny, Bonnes-Mares, Les Amoureuses), Domaine Faiveley 1966 (Musigny, Clos Vougeot, Clos des Cortons Faiveley), and the legendary wines of Henri Jayer 1966 (Richebourg, Echézeaux, Vosne-Romanée Les Beaumonts).

These names embody the quintessence of great 1966 Burgundy wine, perfect for enthusiasts seeking finesse, rarity and exceptional aging potential.

Rhône Valley 1966: controlled power and complexity

The Northern Rhône 1966 is remarkable. The Hermitage wines combine density with spicy notes, leather and black fruits, while the Côte-Rôtie wines are distinguished by their silkiness and floral aromas. In the south, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1966 are rich but balanced, carried by beautiful acidity that supports their longevity.

Among the best Rhône wines of 1966 you will find: Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet 1966, Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 1966, Guigal La Landonne 1966, Guigal La Turque 1966, Chapoutier Hermitage 1966, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel 1966

The Champagnes of 1966: finesse and balance

The champagnes of the 1966 vintage are renowned for their great quality. The climatic conditions allowed for full and concentrated wines, with beautiful finesse and remarkable balance. The 1966 Champagnes offer a fine bubble, an ample texture and elegant aromas of brioche, hazelnut and candied citrus. They are now highly sought after by enthusiasts.

Here is our selection of the best 1966 Champagnes: Dom Pérignon 1966, Bollinger R.D. 1966, Salon 1966, MOET ET CHANDON Brut Imperial 1966, Roederer Cristal 1966

SoDivin: expertise and unique selection of 1966 wines

At SoDivin, we select the finest bottles of the 1966 vintage with exacting standards: each great 1966 wine is checked for authenticity, provenance and conservation condition. Whether you are looking for a 1966 red Bordeaux wine, an exceptional 1966 Burgundy, a refined 1966 Rhône wine, a vintage 1966 Champagne or a Loire 1966 rarity, our collection guarantees you bottles ready to give or taste to celebrate an anniversary or enrich an exceptional cellar.

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