Vintages The 1955 vintage by Julie Berteloot 21 November 2024 21 November 2024 367 views 367 The 1955 vintage was successful for all wines in all regions. It remains especially a good year for whites. Bordeaux The year was scorching with 52 consecutive days without rain. Due to the heat, maturation was slowed down. 1955 is less renowned than 1953 and 1959, yet it is a very good vintage, structured and concentrated. Over time, the wines open up and offer charm and fullness. “The 1950s were, for the quality of the wines, a decade of the century” according to the Cazes family. Odd years leave a wonderful memory. In sweet wines, the vintage is remarkable, almost perfect. The greatest châteaux are still good today. Bourgogne The weather conditions are generally good despite the cold in June which delays flowering. For the harvest, the weather is perfect. The grapes are good, the wines are deep but short. The natural degree at 15° is fascinating in Corton Charlemagne. The whites are very good. They are elegant and well balanced. Champagne The frosts in May did not affect the yields of the vintage, which are the highest since 1934. The quality is there. The wines are powerful, elegant, superb and intended for aging. Rhône The maturity is perfect. The wines are rich in natural sugar. The vintage offers great aging potential in the great reds. our selection Château Haut Brion Blanc 1955 Discover Domaine Doudet-Naudin 1955 Discover Château Canon 1955 Discover 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail You may also like… The 1935 vintage 20 January 2025 The 2009 vintage 6 January 2025 The 1947 vintage 14 December 2024 The 1965 vintage 29 November 2024 The 1954 vintage, a contrasting vintage 12 November 2024 The 1959 vintage 6 November 2024 The 1995 vintage 25 October 2024 The 2001 vintage 21 October 2024 The 1989 vintage: the year of all celebrations 30 September 2024 The 2005 vintage: a guarantee of quality 14 September 2024