They were particularly favourable for the vine’s growing season and for the maturity of the grape.
A dry and cool winter led to a late budding.
The flowering was homogenous thanks to hot and dry weather.
The hail on the 12th of May significantly reduced the volume of the harvest.
The grapes matured in excellent conditions with a generous amount of sunshine in July and August.
Little or no water deficit.
Alternating cool nights and warm days in September produced a long and complete maturity for the grapes and a concentration of the aromas, tannins and anthocyans.
« A dreamy harvest » with grapes in exceptional disease-free state composed of little berries harvested with a sunny climate. The harvest of the Merlots began the 30th of September followed by the Cabernets the 13th and 14th of October.
The alcoholic fermentations under mastered temperature control allowed this vintage to have a lovely balance between alcohol and acidity.
A deep hue with cherry tints and garnet glints. An intense nose with notes of spices and plum.
A dense and fleshy wine on the palate with a good structure, lovely fruit and a beautiful aromatic persistence.
This will, therefore, be a vintage for ageing.
