The vintage
Once again, the winter started with a period of very mild weather from December to the end of January. Fortunately, a cold spell arrived in February and continued until bud break, around 8 April, resulting in a few frosts in the surrounding area.
Spring was wet until mid-June but this did not disrupt flowering, which began on 9 June.
The summer was then very hot and dry and there was some concern prior to the harvests regarding the likely quality and freshness of the dry white wines.
Spring was wet until mid-June but this did not disrupt flowering, which began on 9 June.
The summer was then very hot and dry and there was some concern prior to the harvests regarding the likely quality and freshness of the dry white wines.
Varietals
Sémillon : 57%
Sauvignon : 43%
Sauvignon : 43%
Tasting
Powerful, harmonious nose with notes of citrus, mango, and other exotic fruit.
The direct, energetic attack on the palate presents the same exotic, fresh character. The wine presents plenty of volume and good harmony. The buttery notes from the barrel-ageing have a definite presence and will quickly become integrated to give the wine more complexity. The finish is backed up by a pleasant acidity.
The direct, energetic attack on the palate presents the same exotic, fresh character. The wine presents plenty of volume and good harmony. The buttery notes from the barrel-ageing have a definite presence and will quickly become integrated to give the wine more complexity. The finish is backed up by a pleasant acidity.