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Burgundy 2020 tasted in France – A to F

Pinot grapes in Meursault

We've split Matthew's 330 reviews alphabetically by producer (sur)name and here is the first of his three tasting articles to be published this week, a diminished Burgundy Week in London. See also his overview of the vintage and our guide to coverage of 2020 burgundy.

Below I present a cross section of top-end burgundy production with wines from the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune to the grandest of the Côte d’Or’s grands crus, red and white. Of particular note is the style of Dugat-Py and Bernstein wines that contrast markedly with the greater classicism seen elsewhere. Power, muscle and presence are...