The vintage
The weather that year was marked by a very wet winter and very warm temperatures. This resulted in an early bud burst. Flowering was normal and very even.
Summer changed from hot to cloudy periods all the way up to the harvests: July was quite cool, August was quite hot and September was cool again with some rain. These conditions led to a rather varied maturation of the grape, but nevertheless the harvest was conducted under very good conditions.
The first Merlots were picked on 28 September, and a team of 350 harvesters began on 1 October, finishing on 11 October. The operation of sorting the grapes at the bins was very important this year, to ensure that only the best grapes were sent to the vat room.
Summer changed from hot to cloudy periods all the way up to the harvests: July was quite cool, August was quite hot and September was cool again with some rain. These conditions led to a rather varied maturation of the grape, but nevertheless the harvest was conducted under very good conditions.
The first Merlots were picked on 28 September, and a team of 350 harvesters began on 1 October, finishing on 11 October. The operation of sorting the grapes at the bins was very important this year, to ensure that only the best grapes were sent to the vat room.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Merlot : 42%
Cabernet franc : 6%
Petit verdot : 1,40%
Merlot : 42%
Cabernet franc : 6%
Petit verdot : 1,40%
Tasting
The first tastings of the wine show signs of a highly elegant wine. In the mouth, it is concentrated with soft and mellow tannins.