Xiao Mu Lan

Like 2020, 2021 was a relatively cool vintage. The season started with a wet spring and low temperatures which slowed the vines’ growth and resulted in an early threat of disease. However, at the beginning of June, a dry period ensured that flowering went smoothly and, from July onwards, a rise in temperatures restored the vines to a robust state of health and enabled them to catch up on their phenological development. However, they suffered slight water stress during August with a total of 29 mm of rain over 28 days. There were several rainy spells in September and October, leading the team to start the harvest fairly early. To ensure harvesting of the grapes at optimal ripeness, rigorous intra-plot zoning was carried out for each grape variety.