The vintage
1999 was an early year, which meant we were kept rather busy throughout the vines growth period. This was “enlivened” by numerous technical challenges, that proved interesting to solve. The winter was mild like almost all the others in the decade and was followed by a beautiful spring and an early flowering.
From July to mid-August, the days were relatively damp and characterized by parsimonious sunshine.
The harvests took place very quickly (over 10 days) from 21 September to 2 October, during a fairly wet period. But technical progress has allowed us to understand that grapes, provided they are thoroughly ripe, which was the case after the superb September, can be harvested in the rain without coming to any harm. The harvest was carried out by hand and sorted with a reinforced team of pickers (over 420 people).
From July to mid-August, the days were relatively damp and characterized by parsimonious sunshine.
The harvests took place very quickly (over 10 days) from 21 September to 2 October, during a fairly wet period. But technical progress has allowed us to understand that grapes, provided they are thoroughly ripe, which was the case after the superb September, can be harvested in the rain without coming to any harm. The harvest was carried out by hand and sorted with a reinforced team of pickers (over 420 people).
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 74%
Merlot : 18,50%
Cabernet franc : 6%
Petit verdot : 1,50%
Merlot : 18,50%
Cabernet franc : 6%
Petit verdot : 1,50%
Tasting
The wine was made with four grape varieties, which is relatively rare (Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot hardly ever appear together in the grand vin).
This vintage has a pleasantly woody, spicy nose; the palate is structured and well balanced, gradually increasing in power with great elegance; the finish is long and characterized by very red, ripe fruit.
This vintage has a pleasantly woody, spicy nose; the palate is structured and well balanced, gradually increasing in power with great elegance; the finish is long and characterized by very red, ripe fruit.