Moulin de Duhart

Winter, with its 500 mm of rainfall, allowed for good replenishment of groundwater reserves. In March, the cold delayed budburst until between April 5 and 19. Spring was rainy, encouraging the onset of mildew. In May, the warmth greatly stimulated vine growth. Flowering took place around May 25 under good conditions. June turned tropical, requiring strict organic protection against downy mildew. The long-awaited veraison began in early August. Two heatwaves followed (from August 15 to 25 and from September 2 to 10), accelerating ripening and bringing beneficial stress With its high proportion of Merlot and more clayey terroirs, the vineyard of Moulin de Duhart was particularly exposed to downy mildew this year. Up until veraison, we had to fight hard. But what a satisfaction to get through it without too much loss! In the late northern slopes of Duhart, the vines were better protected from the late-season heat spikes. The conditions in late September were perfect, gently accompanying the Moulin’s Cabernet Sauvignon, which will be our latest to harvest in Pauillac. Superb, they account for 45% of the Moulin de Duhart blend.